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👑 Waltz king composer 👴 Father of the waltz
Johann Strauss

Johann Strauss

1 5.5
An Austrian composer famous for the waltz The Blue Danube and many popular waltzes
  • proper noun
: Johann Strauss
  • Johann Strauss composed 'The Blue Danube,' one of the most famous waltzes in classical music.

Examples

  • Did you know that Johann Strauss composed over 500 waltzes?

  • Many orchestras around the world still perform works by Johann Strauss every New Year's Day.

  • The legacy of Johann Strauss continues to influence composers of dance music and operettas.

  • Many people enjoy the music of Johann Strauss.

  • Johann Strauss is celebrated for composing 'The Blue Danube,' one of the most beloved waltzes in classical music.

  • Every year, orchestras worldwide honor the musical genius of Johann Strauss with performances on New Year's Day.

  • The contributions of Johann Strauss are still felt today, shaping the works of contemporary composers in the realm of waltzes.

Synonyms

Strauss
vsJohann Strauss
1 5.3

An Austrian composer famous for his waltzes like 'The Blue Danube'

is the full personal name rather than just the surname
Johann Strauss II
vsJohann Strauss
1 6.5

An Austrian composer famous for waltzes and dance music

is the common familiar name used in general references
Strauss the Younger
vsJohann Strauss
1 8.4

Austrian composer famous for his waltzes and son of Strauss the Elder

is the standard general name rather than a family epithet

Surface Forms

Johann Strauss main

Morphology

Johann + Strauss

This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; knowing the constituent words 'Johann' and 'Strauss' does not allow a B1 learner to infer the referent or that he was an Austrian composer. Personal names are referential rather than compositional, so the specific biographical meaning cannot be derived from the parts.

Etymology

Johann Strauss was the son of the earlier Strauss and wrote famous waltzes like 'The Blue Danube' that people danced to around the world, so he became known as the 'waltz king'.