contemporary composers

collocation in English

meaningsofcontemporaryandcomposer

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contemporary
adjective
uk
/kənˈtem.pər.ər.i/us
/kənˈtem.pə.rer.i/
existing or happening now, and therefore ...
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composer
noun[C]
uk
/kəmˈpəʊ.zər/us
/kəmˈpoʊ.zɚ/
a person who ...
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A book of her interviews with many contemporary composers is in preparation.
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Two more discs of a similar nature couple chant with contemporary composers without achieving a liturgical unity.
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Or do you feel a certain kind of bond with other contemporary composers?
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In section 4, some contemporary composers discuss how they use mapping.
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There are many ways in which contemporary composers manage the problems that arise from the lack of tools for exploiting the entire sonic domain.
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He was disappointed both that there was no analysis class, and that he was not introduced by his professors to the works of contemporary composers.
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The dialogue that is possible in the study of contemporary composers adds a dimension of mentorship and collaboration to such research that is now beginning to be more thoroughly explored.
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But contemporary composers were either unwilling or unable to write melody and people had been obliged to turn to the oral tradition in order to find it.
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So an effort to sponsor and support contemporary composers has suffered most damagingly.
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Always attentive to music from the 20th century, she regularly performs works by contemporary composers.
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Salieri helped to develop and shape many of the features of operatic compositional vocabulary and his music was a powerful influence on contemporary composers.
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Events range from free family workshops and young artists projects, through to concerts and the promotion of contemporary composers.
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However, contemporary composers have written for extended ranges.
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This tradition continues today with prominent contemporary composers.
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He also has recorded chamber music from contemporary composers.
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Topics discussed by the two include contemporary composers and composition, notation, and especially the use of accidentals.
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He learned the styles of the classical pianists as well as contemporary composers.
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The choir sings a challenging repertoire from early plainsong to the work of contemporary composers.
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