Brahms

[ brahmz; German brahms ]

/ brɑmz; German brɑms /

noun

Jo·han·nes

[yoh-hah-nuh s] /yoʊˈhɑ nəs/,1833–97, German composer.

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Brahms·i·an, adjective Brahms·ite, noun

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Brahms was at this time quite immersed in his various kinds of work.

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British Dictionary definitions for brahms

Brahms

/ (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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