mussorgsky
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Russian composer: Modest Mussorgsky was a significant Russian composer of the Romantic period, known for his innovative and nationalistic works, particularly operas and orchestral pieces.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Mussorgsky's opera "Boris Godunov" is considered a masterpiece of Russian music.
- The orchestral work "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky is famous in its original piano version and its later orchestrations.
Advanced Usage
- "Mussorgskian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style of Mussorgsky.
- The composer's use of folk themes created a distinctly Mussorgskian sound.
Variants and Related Words
- Moussorgsky: An alternative, less common spelling of the surname.
- Modest Mussorgsky: The full name of the composer, Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky.
Synonyms
- Composer: A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
- Musician: A person who plays a musical instrument or is otherwise involved in music.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "The Mighty Handful": Refers to a group of five prominent Russian composers, including Mussorgsky, who collaborated in the 19th century to create a distinct national style of classical music.
- Mussorgsky was a key member of "The Mighty Handful".
Noun
- Russian composer of operas and orchestral works (1839-1881)