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glinka

/ˈɡlɪŋkə/

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noun

/ˈɡlɪŋkə/B1formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к фамилии Михаила Глинки, известного русского композитора XIX века (1804–1857).

A proper noun referring to the surname of Mikhail Glinka, a renowned Russian composer of the 19th century (1804–1857).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formalart

    Mikhail Glinka, a foundational Russian composer of the 19th century, known for his operas and orchestral works.

    ruГлинка

    • Glinka's opera 'A Life for the Tsar' is a landmark in Russian music.
    • Many consider Glinka the father of Russian classical music.
    • His orchestral piece 'Kamarinskaya' influenced later composers like Tchaikovsky.