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Khachaturian

Khachaturian

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A composer born in Armenia known for lively ballet music
  • proper noun
  • /kɑːˈtʃʊtəriən/
: Jachaturian
  • The biography for the classical orchestra composer Aram Khachaturian incorrectly states that his birthplace city, Tiflis, is in Russia.
  • Aram Khachaturian

Examples

  • During the concert, the orchestra performed a piece by Khachaturian that showcased his unique blending of classical and folk styles.

  • One day, it was an arrangement for flute and orchestra of Khachaturian's Violin Concerto.

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  • Aram Khachaturian is celebrated for his romantic compositions that incorporate elements of Armenian folk music.

  • The famous Russian composer Khachaturian was known for his captivating ballets such as "Spartacus".

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Etymology

Khachaturian is an Armenian family name. It comes from the personal name Khachatur, where khach means 'cross' and the ending -ian means 'son of' or 'family of', like in English 'Johnson', so the name shows Armenian family roots and is now best known because of the composer Aram Khachaturian.