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Liszt
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noun
- Franz [frahnts], 1811–86, Hungarian composer and pianist.
Liszt
/ lɪst /
noun
- LisztFranz18111886MHungarianMUSIC: composerMUSIC: pianist Franz (frants). 1811–86, Hungarian composer and pianist. The greatest piano virtuoso of the 19th century, he originated the symphonic poem, pioneered the one-movement sonata form, and developed new harmonic combinations. His works include the symphonies Faust (1861) and Dante (1867), piano compositions and transcriptions, songs, and church music
Other Words From
- Liszti·an adjective
Example Sentences
But the memory is powerful, and summoned again and again through a recording of a Liszt piece.
With a precise coffee habit nailed down, maybe the inimitable genius of Franz Liszt or Federico Fellini will follow.
In the 19th century, Franz Liszt set about translating some of the greatest works of literature into symphonic tone poems.
Liszt looked at it, and to her fright and dismay cried out in a fit of impatience, "No, I won't hear it!"
I assure you, no matter how beautifully we play any piece, the minute Liszt plays it, you would scarcely recognize it!
It seems very strange that I shall actually know Liszt at last, after hearing of him so many years.
Five of the number had studied with Liszt before, and the young men are artists already before the public.
We were in the midst of it, and having a merry time, when the door suddenly opened and Liszt appeared.
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