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Beethovenian

Beethovenian

1 8.4
Having the strong, emotional style of Beethoven's music
  • adjective
  • /ˌbeɪtoʊˈviːniən/
: beethoveniano
  • The symphony was praised for its Beethovenian grandeur and emotional depth.

Examples

  • The composer's latest work takes a Beethovenian approach, emphasizing powerful contrasts and bold themes.

  • Her playing had a distinctly Beethovenian intensity that captivated the audience.

  • This is a Beethovenian piece.

  • The concert featured a stunning Beethovenian symphony.

  • The symphony was praised for its Beethovenian grandeur and emotional depth.

  • Her playing had a distinctly Beethovenian intensity that captivated the audience.

  • The composer's latest work takes a Beethovenian approach, emphasizing powerful contrasts and bold themes.

Synonyms

Beethovian
vsBeethovenian
1 8.1

Having the dramatic, powerful style of Beethoven's music

is about any relation to the composer or their music rather than grand style

How Beethoven-like

Beethovenian
1 8.4
classical
130 3.8

Surface Forms

Beethovenian positive

Morphology

Beethovenian = Beethoven (transparent) = Beethoven + ian

Formed by the productive adjectival suffix 'ian' added to the proper name 'Beethoven', meaning 'relating to Beethoven', which is directly inferable for learners who know the name.

Etymology

Beethovenian comes from the composer Beethoven plus the ending -ian, which means 'connected to' or 'in the style of', as in Victorian. So Beethovenian means 'in the style of Beethoven' or 'showing his musical power and strong feeling'.