lulli
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Definition
Proper noun * Jean-Baptiste Lully: The name refers to a specific historical figure, a French composer of Italian birth. He is noted for being the court composer to King Louis XIV of France and for playing a pivotal role in establishing French national opera.
Usage Notes
- "Lully" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. It is not used as a common noun with a general meaning.
- It is typically found in historical, musical, and cultural contexts discussing Baroque music, French opera, or the court of Louis XIV.
Examples
- In historical context:
- The music of Lully dominated the French court during the reign of the Sun King.
- The development of the tragédie en musique is largely credited to Lully and his librettist Philippe Quinault.
- In musical discussion:
- The conductor specializes in Baroque repertoire, particularly the works of Lully and Rameau.
- This overture follows the slow-fast pattern established by Lully.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively to describe things related to his style or era.
- The dancers performed a Lully-esque court ballet.
- The orchestra uses period instruments for an authentic Lully sound.
Variants and Related Words
- Lullian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Jean-Baptiste Lully or his music.
- The piece exhibits typical Lullian ornamentation.
Synonyms
- Jean-Baptiste Lully (full name).
- Giovanni Battista Lulli (original Italian birth name).
Related Terms and Context
- Baroque music: The musical period during which Lully worked.
- (tragedy in music): The form of French opera he helped create.
- Court of Louis XIV: The royal setting for which he composed most of his music.
- French opera: The genre he was instrumental in founding.
Noun
- French composer (born in Italy) who was the court composer to Louis XIV and founded the national French opera (1632-1687)