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Aaron Copland

Aaron Copland

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An American composer known for simple, wide melodies in classical music
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɛərən ˈkoʊplənd/
: Aaron Copland
  • Aaron Copland composed "Appalachian Spring," which became an iconic piece of American music.

Examples

  • Aaron Copland composed the famous ballet 'Appalachian Spring'.

  • The music of Aaron Copland is often associated with the American spirit.

  • Many students study Aaron Copland as a central figure in twentieth-century American music.

  • The works of Aaron Copland are often performed by major orchestras around the world.

  • Aaron Copland is celebrated for his contributions to classical music in the United States.

  • Many films feature the music of Aaron Copland to evoke the American experience.

  • The style of Aaron Copland reflects a unique blend of folk melodies and classical traditions.

Surface Forms

Aaron Copland main

Morphology

Aaron + Copland

This is a proper name referring to a specific individual (a composer). The constituent items are personal names with no compositional lexical meaning, so knowing the parts would not allow a B1 learner to infer the person’s identity, profession, or historical dates; proper names are arbitrary and require encyclopedic knowledge.

Etymology

Aaron Copland was an American composer who used simple melodies, folk tunes, and wide, open sounds to make music that feels like the American countryside and open plains. That's why his name is linked to a clear, 'American' style of classical music.