Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An American composer and pianist: Marc Blitzstein was a 20th-century American musician known for his compositions, particularly operas and musical theater works. His career spanned from the 1920s to the 1960s.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The musical "The Cradle Will Rock" is the most famous work by Marc Blitzstein.
  • Scholars study Marc Blitzstein for his innovative approach to political theater.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to his artistic style: The name can be used to denote a style of socially conscious, politically engaged American musical theater.
  • The production had a distinctly Marc Blitzstein feel, blending sharp satire with popular musical forms.

Variants and Related Words

• Blitzsteinian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Marc Blitzstein or his works.
  • The play's Brechtian and Blitzsteinian techniques made it a powerful critique.

Synonyms

• Composer: A person who writes music.
• Librettist: A writer of the text (libretto) for an opera or musical (Blitzstein often wrote his own libretti).

Related Phrases

• "In the tradition of Blitzstein": Describing a work that follows his model of using musical theater for social commentary.
  • The new protest musical is firmly in the tradition of Blitzstein.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. United States pianist and composer of operas and musical plays (1905-1964)