Definition

Proper noun A 20th-century composer of Russian origin, widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures in modern music. He is particularly noted for his stylistic evolution across several distinct periods and his groundbreaking works for ballet.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky revolutionized orchestral music with The Rite of Spring.
  • The ballet scores by Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky are cornerstones of the repertoire.
  • Scholars often study the neoclassical period of Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky.

Advanced Usage

• "The Stravinsky of...": Used metaphorically to denote a revolutionary or highly innovative figure in a particular field.
  • He is considered the Stravinsky of modern architecture.

Variants and Related Words

• Stravinskian (adj): Characteristic of or relating to the style of Igor Stravinsky.
  • The piece has a distinctly Stravinskian use of rhythm and dissonance.

Synonyms

• The Composer (when contextually clear)
• The Master (in a musical context)

Related Idioms

• A Stravinsky-esque shift: Refers to a dramatic, revolutionary change in style or approach, akin to Stravinsky's move from Russian primitivism to neoclassicism.
  • The company's new design philosophy represented a Stravinsky-esque shift from its past.

Noun

1. composer who was born in Russia but lived in the United States after 1939 (1882-1971)