Definition

Proper noun: * Leo Delibes: A French composer, primarily known for his ballets and operas. He lived from 1836 to 1891.

Usage

• The name "Leo Delibes" is used to refer to the historical figure and his body of work.
• It functions as a subject or object in a sentence, often in discussions of music history, ballet, or opera.

Examples

• As subject:
  • Leo Delibes composed the ballet Coppélia.
  • Leo Delibes is celebrated for his melodic inventiveness.
• As object:
  • The music festival featured works by Leo Delibes.
  • She is writing a thesis on the operas of Leo Delibes.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used attributively to describe works associated with him.
  • The orchestra performed a Delibes suite.
  • It was a Delibes-inspired piece of choreography.

Variants and Related Words

• Delibes: Often used alone as a shortened, familiar reference to the composer, especially in musical contexts.
  • The program included excerpts from Delibes.

Synonyms

• Composer: (a general term for one who writes music)
• Clément Philibert Léo Delibes: His full name.

Noun

1. French composer of operas (1836-1891)