virgil thomson

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virgil thomson

A conductor leads an orchestra performing a composition by Virgil Thomson.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Virgil Thomson: An American composer and music critic, known for his collaborations with writer Gertrude Stein and for his influential criticism.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Virgil Thomson's opera "Four Saints in Three Acts" features a libretto by Gertrude Stein.
    • The critic's style was often compared to that of Virgil Thomson.
Advanced Usage
  • "Thomsonian": Pertaining to or characteristic of Virgil Thomson or his aesthetic principles, particularly his advocacy for clarity and simplicity in American music.
    • The composer's Thomsonian approach favored melodic transparency over complex harmony.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thomson, Virgil Garnett Thomson: Full name variant.
Synonyms
  • Composer-critic: A term describing his dual professional role.
  • American composer: A general descriptor of his primary vocation.
virgil thomson

A conductor leads an orchestra performing a composition by Virgil Thomson.

Noun
  1. United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

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