paul hindemith
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A German composer and conductor: Paul Hindemith was a significant figure in 20th-century music, known for his neoclassical style and his belief that music should serve a social purpose. He was active from the early to mid-1900s.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The orchestra performed a suite by Paul Hindemith.
- Paul Hindemith's theoretical writings, such as "The Craft of Musical Composition," are still studied today.
- Many musicians were influenced by Paul Hindemith's approach to harmony.
Advanced Usage
- Referring to his artistic philosophy: The term can be used to denote the specific musical ideology he championed.
- The composer's work shows a clear debt to the principles of Paul Hindemith.
Variants and Related Words
- Hindemithian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Paul Hindemith or his music.
- The piece has a distinctly Hindemithian clarity and counterpoint.
Synonyms
- Composer: A person who writes music.
- Neoclassicist: An artist or composer who draws inspiration from classical forms and structures.
Related Phrases
- Gebrauchsmusik: A German term meaning "utility music" or "music for use," closely associated with Hindemith's belief in music's social function.
- Hindemith was a leading proponent of Gebrauchsmusik.
Related Idioms
Noun
- German neoclassical composer and conductor who believed that music should have a social purpose (1895-1963)