john philip sousa

Thân thiện

John Philip Sousa conducts a marching band in a parade.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • John Philip Sousa: An American bandmaster and composer, renowned for composing numerous iconic military marches.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The concert featured several works by John Philip Sousa.
  • John Philip Sousa is often called "The March King."

Advanced Usage

• "in the style of Sousa": Describing a march or piece of music that has the energetic, patriotic qualities characteristic of Sousa's compositions.
  • The high school band played a new march in the style of Sousa.

Variants and Related Words

• Sousaphone (noun): A large brass tuba designed to wrap around the player's body, invented and named after John Philip Sousa.
  • The sousaphone is a staple instrument in marching bands.

Synonyms

• The March King: A common nickname for John Philip Sousa.
• Bandmaster: A conductor of a band, especially a military or brass band.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a United States bandmaster and composer of military marches (1854-1932)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Sousa
• John Philip Sousa
• March King