- Strauss the Elder
- nounAustrian composer of waltzes (1804-1849)• Syn: ↑Strauss, ↑Johann Strauss• Instance Hypernyms: ↑composer
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Strauss the Younger — noun Austrian composer and son of Strauss the Elder; composed many famous waltzes and became known as the waltz king (1825 1899) • Syn: ↑Strauss, ↑Johann Strauss • Instance Hypernyms: ↑composer … Useful english dictionary
Strauss, Johann, The Elder — ▪ Austrian composer born March 14, 1804, Vienna, Austria died Sept. 24, 1849, Vienna one of the principal composers of Viennese waltzes. Strauss became a viola player in the dance orchestra of Michael Pamer, a composer of light music … Universalium
Strauss — noun 1. Austrian composer and son of Strauss the Elder; composed many famous waltzes and became known as the waltz king (1825 1899) • Syn: ↑Johann Strauss, ↑Strauss the Younger • Instance Hypernyms: ↑composer 2. Austrian composer of waltzes (1804 … Useful english dictionary
Strauss, Johann, The Younger — ▪ Austrian composer born Oct. 25, 1825, Vienna, Austria died June 3, 1899, Vienna “the Waltz King,” a composer famous for his Viennese waltzes and operettas. Strauss was the eldest son of the composer Johann Strauss the Elder. Because … Universalium
Strauss, Johann, the Younger — (1825–1899) Austrian composer known for waltzes, polkas, marches, and operettas. His father, Johann Strauss the Elder (1804–1849), brothers Eduard (1835–1916) and Josef (1827–1870), and son Johann Strauss III (1866–1939) were also composers.… … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Strauss, Johann (Baptist) — born Oct. 25, 1825, Vienna, Austria died June 3, 1899, Vienna Austrian composer. His father, Johann Strauss the Elder, was a self taught musician who established a musical dynasty in Vienna. A violinist, he played in a dance orchestra from 1819;… … Universalium
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