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Boult

American  
[bohlt] / boʊlt /

noun

  1. Sir Adrian Cedric, 1889–1983, English conductor.


Boult 1 British  
/ bəʊlt /

noun

  1. Sir Adrian ( Cedric ). 1889–1983, English conductor

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boult 2 British  
/ bəʊlt /

verb

  1. a variant spelling of bolt 2

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Holst arranged for Boult to hear a version of the piece at the piano, played by two of his colleagues, Vally Lasker and Nora Day.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

A few years earlier, Boult had written to Holst asking whether he had composed any music for small orchestra that he could perform.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

A glorious aerial drive for four off Trent Boult sparked a change in tempo.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023

They are usually meticulous - Boult and Henry start with consistency, Mitchell Santner's spin rattles through the middle overs and they are backed up by immaculately high standards in the field.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2023

On the instant, as Mr Boult drew out his watch, the audience hushed itself, as for a conjuring seance.

From Nicky-Nan, Reservist by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir