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shostakovich

/ˌʃɒs.təˈkəʊ.vɪtʃ/

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noun

/ˌʃɒs.təˈkəʊ.vɪtʃ/formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к русскому композитору Дмитрию Шостаковичу, известному своими пятнадцатью симфониями и активной деятельностью в XX веке.

A proper noun referring to a Russian composer, Dmitri Shostakovich, best known for his fifteen symphonies and active in the 20th century.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formalart

    A prominent Russian composer of the 20th century, known for his symphonies, chamber music, and operas.

    ruШостакович

    • Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 is one of his most famous works.
    • The composer Shostakovich lived through the Soviet era and his music often reflected its tensions.
    • Many music critics consider Shostakovich a master of the string quartet.
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