used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
Abt
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From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
in addition
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
BellininounUS /beˈliːni/
Italian composer of operas (1801-1835)
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading ITALIAN MUSIC IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
Buononcini
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From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
composernounUS /kəmˈpoʊzər/
someone who composes music as a profession
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
Corellinoun
Italian violinist and composer of violin concertos (1653-1713)
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Four of these were famous violinists; one was a vocalist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four of these were famous violinists; one was a vocalist.
Galuppi
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From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
Geminiani
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From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
Grisi
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From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
Guarneriusnoun
Italian violin maker and grandson of Andrea Guarneri (1687?-1745)
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
Hugues
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From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ITALIAN MUSIC IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading ITALIAN MUSIC IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
mentionsnounUS /ˈmenʃənz/
plural of “mention” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading ITALIAN MUSIC IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
musician'snounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ITALIAN MUSIC IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Four of these were famous violinists; one was a vocalist.
and nothing more
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
PaganininounUS /ˌpæɡəˈniːni/
Italian violinist and composer of music for the violin (1782-1840)
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
Palestrinanoun
Italian composer (1526-1594)
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading ITALIAN MUSIC IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
RossininounUS /roʊˈsiːni/
Italian composer remembered for his operas (1792-1868)
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
Saxe-Gotha
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From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
StradivariusnounUS /ˌstrædɪˈveriəs/
Italian violin maker who developed the modern violin and created violins of unequaled tonal quality (1644?-1737)
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ITALIAN MUSIC IN THE POEMS OF BROWNING.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Four of these were famous violinists; one was a vocalist.
ThirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two, Galuppi and Abt Vogler, received any extended treatment, though an entire poem is also devoted to Master Hugues of Saxe-Gotha, an imaginary composer.
VerdinounUS /ˈverdi/
Italian operatic composer (1813-1901)
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
violinistsnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪnəsts/
plural of “violinist” — a musician who plays the violin
From this reading Four of these were famous violinists; one was a vocalist.
vocalistnounUS /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/
a person who sings
From this reading Four of these were famous violinists; one was a vocalist.
Vogler
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From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four of these were famous violinists; one was a vocalist.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four of these were famous violinists; one was a vocalist.
which person or people
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thirteen Italian musicians--Bellini, Galuppi, Palestrina, Verdi, Rossini, Abt Vogler, Grisi, Corelli, Guarnerius, Stradivarius, Paganini, Buononcini, and Geminiani--constitute the group of performers whom he mentions.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I. GENERAL STATEMENT.--Only ten poems refer to Italian music or musicians--seemingly a small number for a writer who is known as the musician’s poet.
