Francis Poulenc

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A French pianist and composer of 20th-century classical music

proper noun
/ˈfrænsɪs puˈlɛŋk/

: Francis Poulenc

As a composer, Francis Poulenc was part of the group known as Les Six.

Examples

The renowned composer Francis Poulenc created many memorable melodies.
The music of Francis Poulenc is still performed in concert halls around the world.
Many pianists are inspired by the lively style of Francis Poulenc in their performances.
Did you know that Francis Poulenc was also a talented pianist?
As a composer, Francis Poulenc was part of the group known as Les Six.
The music of Francis Poulenc is still performed in concert halls around the world.
Many pianists are inspired by the lively style of Francis Poulenc in their performances.

Synonyms

Poulenc

vsFrancis Poulenc

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A French pianist and composer known for music in the 20th century

is the full name form giving both given name and surname

Surface Forms

Francis Poulenc main

Morphology

Francis + Poulenc

This is a proper name referring to a specific individual; knowing the constituent parts (a given name and a surname) does not let a learner infer the biographical meaning 'French pianist and composer.' The referential, encyclopedic information requires world knowledge rather than compositional derivation, so it is not transparent to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Francis Poulenc was a French pianist and composer who, in the early 1900s, mixed serious classical music with bright, song-like tunes and a gentle sense of humor. He belonged to a group called 'Les Six', and today his name often stands for lively, clear music that is both clever and emotional.