Oscar Hammerstein II
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- proper noun
- /ˈɒskər ˈhæmərstaɪn tuː/
- Both his career and his life would be greatly shaped by longtime collaborations with two lyricists: Lorenz Hart (1895-1943) and Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960).
Examples
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In his collaboration with Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II created iconic musicals that continue to be performed today.
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The U.S. Navy version of Sigmund Romberg's "Strike Up the Band" (with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II) is one that every boy should know.
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Rodgers also worked on Oklahoma with Oscar Hammerstein II.
Academic text (2002) -
Although he was brilliant at his work, Hart was growing increasingly unreliable as a partner for Rodgers, who began working with Oscar Hammerstein II.
Academic text (2002) -
Oscar Hammerstein II was a legendary figure in American musical theatre, known for his work on classics like Oscar Hammerstein II.
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Many consider Oscar Hammerstein II to be one of the greatest lyricists of the 20th century due to his unforgettable songs.
Synonyms
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An American writer who wrote songs with Richard Rodgers for shows like Oklahoma and The Sound of Music
Surface Forms
Morphology
Oscar + Hammerstein + II
This is a proper name composed of personal names and a Roman numeral; knowing the parts ('Oscar', 'Hammerstein', 'II') does not allow a B1 learner to infer the biographical role (American lyricist and librettist). The Roman numeral only signals 'the second' and names are arbitrary across languages, so the expression's specific meaning is not derivable from its constituents.
Etymology
Oscar Hammerstein II was an American writer who wrote the words for many famous musicals with composer Richard Rodgers. The II shows he was the 'second' Oscar in his family, so think of him as the second Oscar who helped create hits like 'Oklahoma!' and 'The Sound of Music', which is why his name is now known for great musical lyrics.