Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A surname, specifically of the composer Edgard Varèse: "Varèse" refers to Edgard Varèse, a French-born American composer known for his innovative contributions to 20th-century music, characterized by dissonance, complex rhythms, and pioneering use of electronic techniques.

Usage

• "Varèse" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the individual composer Edgard Varèse or, by extension, to his body of work or musical style.
• It is typically used in contexts related to music history, composition, and modern classical music.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The concert featured a groundbreaking piece by Varèse.
  • Scholars study Varèse to understand the development of electronic music.
  • The influence of Varèse can be heard in the works of many contemporary composers.

Advanced Usage

• "Varèsean" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the music or techniques of Edgard Varèse.
  • The piece had a distinctly Varèsean quality, with its percussive intensity and spatial orchestration.

Variants and Related Words

• Varèsean (adj): Of or relating to Edgard Varèse or his musical style.
• Varesian: An occasional alternative adjective form.

Synonyms

• Edgard Varèse: The full name of the composer.
• The composer Varèse: A descriptive synonym.

Notes

• As a proper noun referring to a specific person, "Varèse" does not have direct synonyms, antonyms, phrasal verbs, or idioms. Its usage is referential and contextual within artistic and academic discourse.

Noun

1. United States composer (born in France) whose music combines dissonance with complex rhythms and the use of electronic techniques (1883-1965)