rimsky-korsakov: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌrɪmski ˈkɔːsəkɒf/US/ˌrɪmski ˈkɔːrsəkɔːf/

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What does “rimsky-korsakov” mean?

The surname of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908), a prominent Russian composer, conductor, and member of the group known as 'The Five.

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Meaning and Definition

The surname of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908), a prominent Russian composer, conductor, and member of the group known as 'The Five.'

Used as a modifier or attributively to refer to his works, style, influence, or related entities (e.g., 'Rimsky-Korsakov's operas,' 'Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory').

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in usage; spelling is identical.

Connotations

The name carries the same cultural and artistic weight in both varieties.

Frequency

Equally low-frequency in general English, used primarily in specialised musical/academic contexts.

Grammar

How to Use “rimsky-korsakov” in a Sentence

[Proper Noun: Subject] composed...The works of [Proper Noun]In the style of [Proper Noun]

Vocabulary

Collocations

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composer Rimsky-KorsakovRimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazadeby Rimsky-Korsakov
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the music of Rimsky-KorsakovRimsky-Korsakov and his contemporariesRimsky-Korsakov's orchestration
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influenced by Rimsky-Korsakova Rimsky-Korsakov festivalstudying Rimsky-Korsakov

Examples

Examples of “rimsky-korsakov” in a Sentence

verb

British English

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adverb

British English

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American English

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adjective

British English

  • The orchestra performed a Rimsky-Korsakov suite.
  • His Rimsky-Korsakov-esque use of colour was evident.

American English

  • She is an expert in Rimsky-Korsakov orchestration.
  • The piece had a distinctly Rimsky-Korsakov sound.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

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Academic

Discussed in music history, theory, and Slavic studies courses.

Everyday

Rare; might appear in concert programmes or general cultural discussion.

Technical

Central to studies of orchestration (his treatise 'Principles of Orchestration') and Russian musical nationalism.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “rimsky-korsakov”

Strong

Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov

Neutral

the composer

Weak

the Russian masterone of The Five

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “rimsky-korsakov”

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Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “rimsky-korsakov”

  • Misspelling as 'Rimsky-Korsakoff' (less common transliteration)
  • Omitting the hyphen.
  • Incorrect stress placement on the second syllable of 'Korsakov'.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, in standard English transliteration, it is hyphenated: Rimsky-Korsakov.

He is renowned for his operas, symphonic works like 'Scheherazade' and 'Capriccio Espagnol,' his influential textbook on orchestration, and being a central figure in Russian nationalist music.

In British English, it's /ˈkɔːsəkɒf/ (KOR-suh-kof). In American English, it's /ˈkɔːrsəkɔːf/ (KOR-suh-kawf).

No, he was also a naval officer for a time, a prolific conductor, an important teacher (his students included Stravinsky and Prokofiev), and an editor of works by other composers like Mussorgsky.

The surname of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908), a prominent Russian composer, conductor, and member of the group known as 'The Five.

Rimsky-korsakov is usually formal in register.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

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Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Rimsky-Korsakov: Imagine a SKY (Kor-sa-kov sounds like 'course of sky') over a RIM (Rim-sky) where magical, orchestral music plays.

Conceptual Metaphor

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Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The symphonic suite '' is one of Rimsky-Korsakov's most popular works.
Multiple Choice

Rimsky-Korsakov was a key member of which group of Russian composers?