weill
Definition
Proper noun * Kurt Weill: A German-born composer known for his innovative and influential works in classical music, opera, and musical theater, particularly his collaborations with playwright Bertolt Brecht.
Usage Notes
- "Weill" is almost exclusively used as a surname referring to the composer Kurt Weill. It is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
- It is used in contexts discussing music history, 20th-century composers, theater, or the specific works he created.
Examples
- The musical style of Weill blends classical techniques with jazz and popular music idioms.
- Scholars often analyze the partnership between Bertolt Brecht and Weill.
- "The Threepenny Opera" is one of Weill's most famous works.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively to describe works, styles, or characteristics associated with the composer.
- The piece has a distinctly Weill-esque sound, with its sharp dissonances and cabaret rhythms.
- She performed a suite of Weill songs.
Variants and Related Words
- Weillian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Kurt Weill or his music.
- The critic described the score as having a Weillian sensibility.
Synonyms
- Composer
- Musician (Note: These are general terms; "Weill" is a specific, unique reference.)
Related Phrases and Contexts
- Brecht-Weill collaboration: A standard phrase referring to the influential creative partnership between Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill.
- The Brecht-Weill collaboration produced some of the most politically charged theater of the era.
Noun
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German composer; collaborated with Bertolt Brecht (1900-1950)
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