nikolai andreyevich rimski-korsakov
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Nikolai Andreyevich Rimski-Korsakov: A 19th-century Russian composer, a member of the group known as "The Five" or "The Mighty Handful," who is celebrated for his operas and orchestral works. His music is notable for its brilliant orchestration, vivid storytelling, and frequent incorporation of themes from Russian folk music and fairy tales.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The symphonic suite Scheherazade is one of Nikolai Andreyevich Rimski-Korsakov's most famous works.
- Students of orchestration often study the scores of Nikolai Andreyevich Rimski-Korsakov.
- The opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan by Nikolai Andreyevich Rimski-Korsakov includes the famous "Flight of the Bumblebee."
Advanced Usage
- "Rimski-Korsakov": The surname alone is commonly used to refer to the composer, especially in musical contexts.
- The conductor's interpretation of Rimski-Korsakov was both powerful and nuanced.
- "Rimsky-Korsakov": An alternative common transliteration of the surname from Cyrillic.
Variants and Related Words
- Rimski-Korsakov (n): The standard transliteration of the composer's surname.
- Rimsky-Korsakov (n): A frequent alternative spelling.
- Korsakov (n): Sometimes used informally or as a shorthand, though this can be ambiguous as it is also a surname for others.
Synonyms
- Composer: A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
- Orchestrator: A person who arranges music for an orchestra, a skill for which he was particularly renowned.
Related Idioms or Phrases
(This is a proper noun for a specific historical figure, so it does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it.)
Noun
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Russian composer of operas and orchestral works; often used themes from folk music (1844-1908)
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