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Wagner

Wagner

1 6.6
Music, especially operas, written by the German composer Richard Wagner
  • noun
  • /ˈwɑːɡnər/
: música de Wagner
  • To perform Wagner in Israel or not to perform Wagner in Israel?

Examples

  • The conductor is famous for his passionate interpretations of Wagner's operas.

  • Many music lovers appreciate the dramatic themes found in Wagner's works.

  • So it may have been on this very instrument that that Wagner composed part of that music.

  • In her opinion, Wagner is the greatest composer of the romantic era.

Synonyms

Richard Wagner
vsWagner
2 6.7

A German composer who wrote famous operas that mix music, drama, and stage effects

refers to the musical works created by the composer rather than the person
Wilhelm Richard Wagner
vsWagner
1 8.1

A German composer who is known for operas that combine music, drama, and large stage shows

refers to the music that composer produced focusing on the works rather than the individual

Surface Forms

Wagner singular
Wagners plural

Etymology

Wagner used for music comes from the name of the composer Richard Wagner. So when people say 'Wagner' they mean 'music by Richard Wagner', especially his operas.