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Handelian

Handelian

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Like the music of Handel from the Baroque period
  • adjective
  • /hænˈdiːliən/
: handeliano
  • The new concert hall's acoustics are said to suit Handelian works especially well.

Examples

  • The orchestra performed a Handelian oratorio to commemorate the composer's birthday.

  • Her singing style in the aria was distinctly Handelian, evocative of the Baroque period.

  • The concert featured a stunning Handelian aria.

  • Many consider his work to be the epitome of Handelian style.

  • The choir performed a beautiful Handelian piece that captivated the audience.

  • She admired the Handelian melodies that filled the concert hall during the performance.

  • The orchestra's Handelian arrangement brought the timeless music of Handel to life.

Surface Forms

Handelian positive

Morphology

Handelian = Handel (transparent) = Handel + ian

Formed from the proper name 'Handel' plus the adjectival suffix '-ian', directly meaning 'relating to Handel or his music'.

Etymology

Handelian comes from the name Handel, the composer George Frideric Handel, and the ending -ian, which means 'of or relating to'. So, like Victorian, Handelian means 'in the style of Handel' and is used for music or things that remind us of his grand Baroque works such as the religious piece 'Messiah'.