Felix Mendelssohn
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- proper noun
- /ˈfiːlɪks ˈmɛndəlsoʊn/
- Felix Mendelssohn composed the famous "Wedding March," still popular at weddings today.
Examples
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Many music historians recognize Felix Mendelssohn as a pivotal figure of the early Romantic era.
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The works of Felix Mendelssohn are often performed in classical music concerts worldwide.
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The famous composer Felix Mendelssohn was born in Hamburg.
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Did you know that Felix Mendelssohn wrote the 'Wedding March'?
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Felix Mendelssohn composed the famous "Wedding March," still popular at weddings today.
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Many music historians recognize Felix Mendelssohn as a pivotal figure of the early Romantic era.
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The works of Felix Mendelssohn are often performed in classical music concerts worldwide.
Synonyms
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A famous last name of the German composer Felix Mendelssohn and other well known people
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A German composer of the Romantic era famous for music for orchestra and choirs
Surface Forms
Morphology
Felix + Mendelssohn
This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; knowing the parts 'Felix' and 'Mendelssohn' as words or name-elements does not allow a learner to infer the biographical meaning (German Romantic composer, dates, achievements). Proper nouns are referential rather than compositional, so the identity and professional details are not derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
Felix Mendelssohn has a name that helps you remember him: Felix comes from an old Latin word meaning 'happy' or 'lucky', and his music often sounds bright and joyful. That's why the name fits this German composer who wrote famous pieces for happy events, like the 'Wedding March'.