prokofiev
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Russian composer: Sergei Prokofiev was a significant 20th-century composer known for his works across multiple genres, including ballets, symphonies, operas, and concertos. His music is characterized by its rhythmic drive, lyrical melodies, and sometimes dissonant harmonies.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The orchestra performed a suite from Prokofiev's ballet "Romeo and Juliet."
- Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" is a popular piece for introducing children to orchestral instruments.
Advanced Usage
- "Prokofiev-esque" (informal adjective): describing music or artistic work that resembles the style of Prokofiev, particularly in its combination of neoclassical structure, modern harmonies, and percussive rhythms.
- The composer's latest piano sonata has a distinctly Prokofiev-esque energy.
Variants and Related Words
- Prokofievian (adj): a less common adjective meaning pertaining to or characteristic of Prokofiev or his music.
- The critic noted the Prokofievian wit in the scherzo movement.
Synonyms
- Composer: A person who writes music. (This is a general term; Prokofiev is a specific instance.)
- Musician: A person who plays a musical instrument or is otherwise involved in music.
Related Idioms or Phrases
(As "Prokofiev" is a proper noun referring to a specific person, there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs. However, his works are often referenced.) - "A Prokofiev": used informally to refer to a composition by Prokofiev. - The program ended with a thrilling Prokofiev—his Third Piano Concerto.
Noun
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Russian composer of ballets and symphonies and operas (1891-1953)
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