Couperin

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A French composer and organist known for delicate harpsichord music from the Baroque period

proper noun
/kuːpəˈræn/

: Couperin

Did you know that Couperin composed over 200 pieces for harpsichord?

Examples

François Couperin was a master of baroque keyboard music.
She performed a suite by Couperin at the recital.
Many harpsichordists admire the delicate ornamentation in Couperin's music.
The works of Couperin are central to the French baroque repertoire.
François Couperin was a significant figure in the development of baroque keyboard music in the 18th century.
The music of Couperin showcases intricate melodies and rich harmonies that define the baroque style.
Many pianists today study the works of Couperin to understand the baroque approach to harmony and rhythm.

Synonyms

Francois Couperin

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A French composer and organ player who wrote baroque keyboard music

specifies family members were organists rather than all musicians

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Couperin is a French family name likely from the old French verb couper 'to cut', so it may have started as a name for someone who cut cloth or wood. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'cut', and that Couperin is the family name of the famous French composer François Couperin and his musical family.