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humperdinck

/ˈhʊm.pər.dɪŋk/

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noun

/ˈhʊm.pər.dɪŋk/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к немецкому композитору, известному своими шестью операми и другой прикладной музыкой, жившему с 1854 по 1921 год.

A proper noun referring to a German composer known for his six operas and other incidental music, who lived from 1854 to 1921.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formal

    Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921) was a German composer known for his operas, most notably 'Hansel and Gretel'.

    ruНемецкий композитор

    • Humperdinck's opera 'Hansel and Gretel' is a classic of the genre.
    • The composer Humperdinck was influenced by Richard Wagner.
    • Many music students study Humperdinck's orchestration techniques.