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Maurice Ravel

Maurice Ravel

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A French composer known for Boléro and Daphnis et Chloé
  • proper noun
: Maurice Ravel
  • Many music enthusiasts admire Maurice Ravel for his contributions to Impressionist music, particularly in works like Daphnis et Chloé.

Examples

  • Maurice Ravel composed the famous orchestral piece Boléro in 1928.

  • A concert dedicated to Maurice Ravel featured his piano and orchestral compositions.

  • The influence of Maurice Ravel can be heard in many contemporary classical works.

  • The famous composer Maurice Ravel created the iconic piece Boléro.

  • Did you know that Maurice Ravel was born in 1875?

  • Maurice Ravel is celebrated for his orchestral masterpiece Boléro, which has become a staple in concert halls worldwide.

  • The legacy of Maurice Ravel continues to inspire musicians and composers even today.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Maurice + Ravel

This item is a proper name (two personal names) whose meaning is referential rather than compositional: knowing the words 'Maurice' and 'Ravel' does not allow a learner to infer the biographical information 'French composer' or the association with works like Boléro. Proper names are arbitrary labels across languages, so the specific occupational and cultural meaning is not derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Maurice Ravel was a French composer best known for the piece 'Boléro', which builds from one simple, repeating rhythm as more instruments join and the music grows. Thinking of that steady beat slowly getting louder helps you remember Ravel and his gift for clear, bright orchestral sound.