Haydn (h d n), Franz Joseph 1732-1809. Austrian composer who exerted great influence on the development of the classical symphony. A contemporary of Mozart, he wrote numerous symphonies and string quartets as well as operas and concertos. |
Haydn [ˈhaɪdən]
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1. (Biographies / Haydn, (Franz) Joseph (1732-1809) M, Austrian, MUSIC: composer) (Franz) Joseph (ˈjoːzɛf). 1732-1809, Austrian composer, who played a major part in establishing the classical forms of the symphony and the string quartet. His other works include the oratorios The Creation (1796-98) and The Seasons (1798-1801)
2. (Biographies / Haydn, Johann Michael (1737-1806) M, Austrian, MUSIC: composer) his brother, Johann Michael (German joˈhan ˈmɪçaeːl). 1737-1806, Austrian composer, esp of Church music
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| Noun | 1. |  Haydn - prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809) |
| 2. | Haydn - the music of Haydn music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner |
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