Frederick Delius

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An English composer who wrote rich orchestral music that often reminds people of nature

proper noun

: Frederick Delius

Many critics regard Frederick Delius as one of the most original English composers of the early twentieth century.

Examples

The lush harmonies in Frederick Delius's music evoke the beauty of nature.
A concert featuring works by Frederick Delius is scheduled for next month at the symphony hall.
Frederick Delius was a genius.
I admire Frederick Delius.
A concert featuring works by Frederick Delius is scheduled for next month at the symphony hall.
Many critics regard Frederick Delius as one of the most original English composers of the early twentieth century.
The lush harmonies in Frederick Delius's music evoke the beauty of nature.

Synonyms

Delius

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An English composer known for music for orchestra and choir inspired by nature

focuses more on creating evocative atmospheric orchestral pieces rather than choral works

Surface Forms

Frederick Delius main

Morphology

Frederick + Delius

This is a proper name; knowing the constituent words 'Frederick' and 'Delius' does not allow a learner to infer the biographical fact that this is an English composer. Proper names are arbitrary referents rather than compositional phrases, so the occupational/biographical meaning is not derivable without prior exposure.

Etymology

Frederick Delius was often inspired by the countryside and by time he spent in Florida, so his music feels like a gentle picture of wind, water and light. That's why Frederick Delius is remembered as an English composer who wrote soft, atmospheric orchestra music that makes listeners think of nature.