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Gluck
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Gluck  (glk), Christoph Willibald 1714-1787.
German operatic composer noted for his emphasis on dramatic impact and musical simplicity. His works include Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) and Alceste (1767).

Gluck (German) [glʊk]
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(Biographies / Gluck, Christoph Willibald von (1714-1787) M, German, MUSIC: composer) Christoph Willibald von (ˈkrɪstɔf ˈvɪlibalt fɔn). 1714- 87, German composer, esp of operas, including Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) and Alceste (1767)
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Noun1.GluckGluck - German composer of more than 100 operas (1714-1787)


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