victor herbert
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A conductor leads an orchestra in a performance of a Victor Herbert operetta.
Definition
Proper noun: - Victor Herbert: A United States musician, composer, and conductor, renowned for his significant contributions to operetta and comic opera in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The orchestra performed a medley of songs by Victor Herbert.
- Victor Herbert was a founding member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
- His operetta "Babes in Toyland" is one of Victor Herbert's most famous works.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Cultural Reference: The name is used to refer specifically to his body of work and his influence on American musical theatre.
- The festival celebrated the golden age of operetta, featuring works by Victor Herbert and his contemporaries.
Variants and Related Words
- Herbertian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Victor Herbert or his musical style.
- The piece had a light, Herbertian charm.
Synonyms
- Composer, operetta composer, musician.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "A Victor Herbert operetta": A common phrase used to describe a light, romantic comic opera in his style.
- The community theatre is putting on a classic Victor Herbert operetta this spring.
A conductor leads an orchestra in a performance of a Victor Herbert operetta.
Noun
- United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)