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Robert Schumann

Robert Schumann

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A German composer from the Romantic era known for piano pieces and songs
  • proper noun
  • /ˈroʊbərt ˈʃuːmɑːn/
: Robert Schumann
  • The piano pieces composed by Robert Schumann remain popular in concert repertoires today.

Examples

  • Many musicians consider Robert Schumann one of the greatest Romantic composers.

  • Robert Schumann was a prominent figure in the Romantic music era.

  • Clara, the wife of Robert Schumann, was also an accomplished pianist and composer.

  • I love the compositions of Robert Schumann.

  • Many musicians consider Robert Schumann one of the greatest Romantic composers.

  • The piano pieces composed by Robert Schumann remain popular in concert repertoires today.

  • Clara, the wife of Robert Schumann, was also an accomplished pianist and composer.

Surface Forms

Robert Schumann main

Morphology

Robert + Schumann

This is a proper name referring to a specific historical individual; knowing the constituent parts 'Robert' and 'Schumann' (a given name and a surname) does not let a learner infer biographical or occupational information such as 'German Romantic composer'. Proper names are arbitrary referents whose meanings must be learned, so the expression is not derivable from its parts.

Etymology

Robert Schumann was a German composer who lived in the early 1800s and wrote many short, emotional piano pieces and songs. So when people say 'Robert Schumann' they mean the famous 'composer' known for warm, expressive piano music.