Heinrich Engelhard Steinway

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A piano maker born in Germany who started Steinway and Sons in New York

proper noun
/ˈhaɪnriːk ˈɛŋɡəlhɑrd ˈstaɪnweɪ/

: Heinrich Engelhard Steinway

Heinrich Engelhard Steinway immigrated to the United States and revolutionized piano manufacturing.

Examples

Did you know that Heinrich Engelhard Steinway founded Steinway & Sons?
Many musicians prefer pianos designed by Heinrich Engelhard Steinway for their exceptional sound quality.
The legacy of Heinrich Engelhard Steinway lives on through the world-renowned pianos that bear his name.
The legacy of Heinrich Engelhard Steinway lives on in every piano.
Heinrich Engelhard Steinway immigrated to the United States and revolutionized piano manufacturing.
Many musicians prefer pianos designed by Heinrich Engelhard Steinway for their exceptional sound quality.
The legacy of Heinrich Engelhard Steinway lives on through the world-renowned pianos that bear his name.

Surface Forms

Heinrich Engelhard Steinway main

Morphology

Heinrich + Engelhard + Steinway

This is a full personal name (two given names + surname) and its meaning (a historical person who founded a piano company) is not compositionally derived from the constituent name-words. Even if a learner recognizes 'Steinway' as a surname or piano brand, the biographical sense ('German-born American piano maker and founder') cannot be predicted from the parts, so the expression is opaque to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Heinrich Engelhard Steinway was a German immigrant who built pianos by hand and started the Steinway & Sons company in New York. He made important improvements to piano design, so instruments with his name became known for their rich sound and high quality, which is why musicians still ask for 'Steinway' today.