khachaturian
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A conductor leads an orchestra in a performance of Khachaturian's "Sabre Dance".
Definition
Proper nounAram Khachaturian was a prominent 20th-century composer. He is specifically recognized as a Russian composer of Armenian origin. His musical style is characterized by romanticism and a strong incorporation of folk music traditions, particularly those from Armenia and the Caucasus region.
Usage
This word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the individual composer, his life, and his body of work. * The orchestra performed a suite by Khachaturian. * Khachaturian's most famous ballet is "Spartacus." * The biography detailed Khachaturian's early years in Tbilisi.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively to describe music, styles, or influences originating from him.
- The piece has a distinctly Khachaturian energy, with its driving rhythms and folk melodies.
- In academic or critical contexts, his name is associated with specific musical periods or national styles.
- The mid-century Soviet composers, including Khachaturian, often navigated complex relationships with state-mandated artistic doctrines.
Variants and Related Words
- Khachaturianesque (adjective): Resembling or in the style of Khachaturian's music, especially its rhythmic vitality and folk-inspired themes.
- The composer's finale was a Khachaturianesque celebration.
Synonyms
- Composer
- Musician
- (Specific to his identity) Armenian-Russian composer
Related Idioms or Phrases
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs directly derived from the proper noun "Khachaturian." References are typically direct, such as "the music of Khachaturian" or "a Khachaturian composition."
A conductor leads an orchestra in a performance of Khachaturian's "Sabre Dance".
Noun
- Russian composer (born in Armenia) whose works are romantic and reflect his interest in folk music (1903-1978)