Strauss the Elder

Strauss the Elder
noun
Austrian 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

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  • 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

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