Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A person's name: Seiji Ozawa is the name of a renowned conductor, specifically a United States conductor who was born in Japan in 1935. This entry refers to the individual as a notable figure in classical music.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The Boston Symphony Orchestra flourished under the leadership of Seiji Ozawa.
  • Seiji Ozawa is celebrated for his interpretations of Mahler and Berlioz.

Advanced Usage

• While typically used as a proper noun to refer to the person, the name can be used metonymically in artistic contexts to represent a style or era of orchestral leadership.
  • That recording has a distinct Seiji Ozawa energy—passionate and precise.

Variants and Related Words

• Maestro: A title of respect used for a distinguished conductor, which was often applied to Ozawa.
• Conductor: The general term for a person who directs the performance of an orchestra.

Synonyms

• Orchestra conductor
• Maestro

Related Phrases

• To conduct like Ozawa: To lead an orchestra with great physical expressiveness and deep musicality.
  • The young maestro aspires to conduct like Ozawa.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. United States conductor (born in Japan in 1935)