Brahms

American

[brahmz, brahms] / brɑmz, brɑms /

noun

Johannes 1833–97, German composer.

Brahms British

/ brɑːmz /

noun

Johannes (joˈhanəs). 1833–97, German composer, whose music, though classical in form, exhibits a strong lyrical romanticism. His works include four symphonies, four concertos, chamber music, and A German Requiem (1868)

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Other Word Forms

Brahmsian adjective
Brahmsite noun

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The National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Brahms X Radiohead, which is set for this week, is at slightly more than 20% capacity, people familiar with the sales said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Schumann, Brahms and Liszt all “tried their hand at this genre.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Though Beethoven and Brahms weren’t great strengths, there was little Beecham couldn’t do well.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brahms’ viola-infused string quintets and sextets have in them the essence of amber autumn, and three major L.A. institutions coincidentally turned to them over six November days.

From Los Angeles Times

Brahms wasn’t the first to juice up the string quartet with a second violin.

From Los Angeles Times

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