Euterpe
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- proper noun
- Literature
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Euterpe
- According to Greek mythology, Euterpe is known as the Muse of music and is especially associated with the flute.
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She had a head for business equal to none and never let her pursuit of Euterpe (as you see, my own head is not just a receptacle for sums and figures) get in the way of the practical agenda.
Fiction book (2001) -
Amongst others, she is patron of the Euterpe Club, of the Brooklyn Orchestra for Distressed Gentlewomen, as well as, of course, our very own Verdi Club.
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Several months later, it was performed in Leipzig, first by the Euterpe Orchestra (January 18, 1842) and then at the Gewandhaus (February 5, 1842).
Academic text (1998) -
Many artists seek inspiration from Euterpe, the Muse of music, to enhance their performances.
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In ancient texts, Euterpe was often invoked by musicians before a performance to ensure their success.
Compounds
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A palm tree from Brazil that makes açaí berries and has young buds you can eat like cabbage
Surface Forms
Etymology
Euterpe is the Greek Muse of music and her name comes from eu- 'good' and terpe 'delight'. So Euterpe means someone who brings 'good delight', which explains why she is linked to music that makes people happy, especially the flute.