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Stravinskian

Stravinskian

9.9
Like Igor Stravinsky's music, with bold rhythms and sharp, unexpected sounds
  • adjective
  • /strəˈvɪn.ski.ən/
: estravinskiano
  • The new symphony features Stravinskian rhythms and bold, unexpected harmonies.

Examples

  • Her choreography had a distinctly Stravinskian edge, full of angular movements and irregular patterns.

  • Critics praised the opera's Stravinskian blend of modernism and tradition.

  • This is Stravinskian!

  • The Stravinskian rhythms in this piece are captivating.

  • The new symphony features Stravinskian rhythms and bold, unexpected harmonies.

  • Critics praised the opera's Stravinskian blend of modernism and tradition.

  • Her choreography had a distinctly Stravinskian edge, full of angular movements and irregular patterns.

Synonyms

Stravinskyan
vsStravinskian
9.9

Having strong beats and surprising sounds like Igor Stravinsky's music

has identical meaning but uses an alternate written form

Surface Forms

Stravinskian positive

Morphology

Stravinskian = Stravinsky (transparent) = Stravinsky + ian

Formed from the proper name 'Stravinsky' with the adjectival suffix '-ian', so knowing the name makes the meaning obvious.

Etymology

Stravinskian comes from the name Stravinsky and the ending -ian meaning 'relating to'. So Stravinskian means 'in the style of Igor Stravinsky', often used for music with sharp rhythms and surprising harmonies.