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Wagnerian

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Wag·ner·i·an  (väg-nîr-n)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Richard Wagner, his music dramas, or his theories.
n. also Wag·ner·ite (vägn-rt)
An admirer or disciple of Richard Wagner.

Wagnerian [vɑːgˈnɪərɪən]
adj
1. (Music, other) of or suggestive of the dramatic musical compositions of Richard Wagner, the German romantic composer (1813-83), their massive scale, dramatic and emotional intensity, etc.
2. (Music, other) denoting or relating to a singer who has a voice suitable for singing Wagner
3. of or relating to a big, powerful, or domineering woman a Wagnerian maiden
n also Wagnerite
(Music, other) a follower or disciple of the music or theories of Richard Wagner
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Wagnerian - a follower of the theories or an admirer of the music of Richard Wagner
follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another
Adj.1.Wagnerian - of or relating to Richard Wagner or his music
Translations
Wagnerian [vɑːgˈnɪərɪən] ADJwagneriano
Wagnerian
nWagnerianer(in) m(f)
adjWagner-; (= like Wagner)wagner(i)sch; a Wagnerian operaeine Wagneroper


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