ravi shankar

Thân thiện

Ravi Shankar plays the sitar on a concert stage.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A renowned Indian musician: Ravi Shankar was a celebrated Indian sitar virtuoso and composer.
   • A cultural ambassador: He is widely recognized for popularizing classical Indian music, particularly the sitar, in Western countries during the 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Ravi Shankar performed at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.
  • The music of Ravi Shankar influenced many Western rock musicians.
  • She studied the sitar under the guidance of Ravi Shankar.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to his legacy: The name "Ravi Shankar" is often used to signify the introduction and fusion of Indian classical traditions with global music.
  • His work serves as a bridge between East and West, much like that of Ravi Shankar.

Variants and Related Words

• Pandit Ravi Shankar: The honorific title "Pandit," meaning "learned man" or "master," is often prefixed to his name in formal and respectful contexts.
• Shankar (surname): A common Indian surname; when used alone, it typically refers to this specific musician due to his fame.

Synonyms

• Sitar maestro: A master of the sitar.
• Indian classical musician: A performer of traditional Indian music.

Related Phrases

• The Shankar style: Refers to his distinctive technique and approach to playing the sitar and composing music.
  • The young sitarist is clearly inspired by the Shankar style.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Indian sitar player who popularized classical Indian music in the West (born in 1920)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Shankar
• Ravi Shankar