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strauss

/ʃtraʊs/

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noun

/ʃtraʊs/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее фамилию известных немецких и австрийских композиторов, включая Рихарда Штрауса (1864–1949), Иоганна Штрауса II (1825–1899) и Иоганна Штрауса I (1804–1849).

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable German and Austrian composers, including Richard Strauss (1864–1949), Johann Strauss II (1825–1899), and Johann Strauss I (1804–1849).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Richard Strauss (1864-1949)C1formalart

    A prominent German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras, known for his operas and tone poems, often in collaboration with librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal.

    ruРихард Штраус (1864-1949)

    • Richard Strauss composed the opera 'Der Rosenkavalier' with Hofmannsthal.
    • His tone poem 'Also sprach Zarathustra' is widely recognized.
    • Strauss's later works, like 'Capriccio', showcase his mastery of opera.
  2. Johann Strauss II (1825-1899)C1formalart

    An Austrian composer, known as the 'Waltz King', famous for his waltzes, polkas, and operettas, including 'The Blue Danube'.

    ruИоганн Штраус II (1825-1899)

    • Johann Strauss II composed the famous waltz 'The Blue Danube'.
    • His operetta 'Die Fledermaus' remains a staple in opera houses.
    • He was celebrated as the 'Waltz King' for his dance music.
  3. Johann Strauss I (1804-1849)C1formalart

    An Austrian composer of waltzes, polkas, and marches, and the father of Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss.

    ruИоганн Штраус I (1804-1849)

    • Johann Strauss I is known for the 'Radetzky March'.
    • He established the Strauss family musical dynasty.
    • His waltzes laid the foundation for his son's later fame.
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