Definition

Proper noun: - Percy Grainger: A United States composer, born in Australia, who lived in London. He is noted for collecting and arranging English folk songs. (1882-1961)

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The orchestra performed a lively piece by Percy Grainger.
  • Percy Grainger's work was heavily influenced by folk music traditions.

Advanced Usage

• "Grainger's settings": Refers to Percy Grainger's musical arrangements, particularly of folk tunes.
  • The choir specializes in Grainger's settings of British folk songs.

Variants and Related Words

• Grainger (n): A common shorthand reference to Percy Grainger.
  • The festival featured a concert dedicated to Grainger.

Synonyms

• Composer: A person who writes music.
• Folklorist: A person who studies and collects folklore, such as folk songs.

Noun

1. United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)