walter piston

Thân thiện

Walter Piston composes a symphony at his piano.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Walter Piston: An American composer of the 20th century, known for his neoclassical style and contributions to music theory. He was also a respected educator.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The orchestra performed a symphony by Walter Piston.
  • Walter Piston's book on harmony is a standard text for music students.

Advanced Usage

• "Pistonian": Pertaining to or characteristic of Walter Piston's musical style.
  • The piece has a distinctly Pistonian clarity in its orchestration.

Variants and Related Words

• Piston, Walter (alternative name format)

Synonyms

• Composer, music theorist, educator.

Related Phrases

• "Piston's principles": Refers to the compositional and theoretical ideas established by Walter Piston.
  • The young composer studied Piston's principles of counterpoint.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)

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• Piston
• Walter Piston