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Bela Bartok

Bela Bartok

1 6.9
Hungarian composer and pianist who collected folk songs and wrote important classical music
  • proper noun
  • /ˈbeɪlə ˈbɑrtɒk/
: Béla Bartók
  • During his lifetime, Bela Bartok was celebrated for integrating folk melodies into classical music.

Examples

  • Many music historians regard Bela Bartok as one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century.

  • The orchestra will perform several pieces by Bela Bartok in their upcoming concert.

  • Many consider Bela Bartok to be a pioneer of ethnomusicology.

  • Did you know Bela Bartok was also a talented pianist?

  • Many music historians regard Bela Bartok as one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century.

  • During his lifetime, Bela Bartok was celebrated for integrating folk melodies into classical music.

  • The orchestra will perform several pieces by Bela Bartok in their upcoming concert.

Synonyms

Bartok
vsBela Bartok
2 5.9

A Hungarian composer and pianist who used Hungarian folk music in his pieces

has identical main meaning but includes extra biographical detail about emigration

Surface Forms

Bela Bartok main

Morphology

Bela + Bartok

This item is a proper name referring to a specific person; the biographical meaning (Hungarian composer and pianist, dates, contributions) is not compositionally derivable from the constituent name-parts. Knowing the words 'Bela' and 'Bartok' (labels) does not allow a B1 learner to infer the person's identity, profession, or historical details, so the expression is not transparent.

Etymology

Bela Bartok was a Hungarian composer who traveled the countryside to listen to and write down folk songs from villagers and peasants. That's why his name often means music that blends old folk tunes with modern classical style.