haydn

Thân thiện

A student listens to a Haydn symphony while studying.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A prolific Austrian composer (1732-1809): Franz Joseph Haydn was a highly influential composer of the Classical period, known for his significant contributions to the development of the symphony, string quartet, and sonata forms. 2. The musical compositions by this composer: "Haydn" refers to the body of musical works created by Franz Joseph Haydn.

Usage Examples

• Referring to the person:
  • Haydn spent much of his career working for the Esterházy family.
  • Mozart and Haydn were close friends and mutual admirers.
• Referring to the music:
  • The orchestra will perform Haydn at the concert tonight.
  • I find Haydn's symphonies to be both elegant and inventive.

Advanced Usage

• "Haydnesque" (adjective): Having qualities characteristic of Haydn's music, such as clarity, wit, and structural balance.
  • The composer's early work has a distinctly Haydnesque charm.

Variants and Related Words

• Papa Haydn: An affectionate nickname given to Haydn, reflecting his fatherly status among musicians and his role in establishing classical forms.
• Haydn's "Farewell" Symphony: Refers to his Symphony No. 45, famous for its unusual finale where musicians leave the stage one by one.

Synonyms

• Composer: A person who writes music. (This is a general term; Haydn is a specific instance.)
• Classical composer: A composer from the Classical period (c. 1750-1820).

Related Phrases and Idioms

(As "Haydn" is a proper noun referring to a specific individual and his work, it is not commonly used in phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is primarily referential.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. the music of Haydn
2. prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Haydn
• Joseph Haydn
• Franz Joseph Haydn