Arturo Toscanini

proper noun

Meaning

An Italian conductor celebrated for his mastery of the operatic and symphonic repertoire, particularly the works of Verdi, Wagner, and Beethoven.

Examples

The orchestra studied the specific baton techniques favored by Arturo Toscanini.
Many modern conductors still look to the recordings of Arturo Toscanini as a benchmark for tempo and clarity.

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Arturo Toscanini

proper noun

Pronunciation: ɑːrˈtʊəroʊ ˌtɒskəˈniːni

Definition

An Italian conductor celebrated for his mastery of the operatic and symphonic repertoire, particularly the works of Verdi, Wagner, and Beethoven.

Examples

The orchestra studied the specific baton techniques favored by Arturo Toscanini.
Many modern conductors still look to the recordings of Arturo Toscanini as a benchmark for tempo and clarity.

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