Handel

Han·del

 (hăn′dl), George Frideric 1685-1759.

German-born British composer whose works include the orchestral Water Music (1717) and the oratorio Messiah (1742).

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Han·del′i·an (hăn-dē′lē-ən, -dēl′yən, -dĕl′ē-ən, -dĕl′yən) adj.

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Handel

(ˈhændəl)

n

(Biography) George Frederick. German name Georg Friedrich Händel. 1685–1759, German composer, resident in England, noted particularly for his oratorios, including the Messiah (1741) and Samson (1743). Other works include over 40 operas, 12 concerti grossi, organ concertos, chamber and orchestral music, esp Water Music (1717)

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Han•del

(ˈhæn dl)

n.

George Frideric (Georg Friedrich Händel), 1685–1759, German composer, in England after 1712.

Han•del′i•an (-ˈdi li ən) adj.

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Handel - a prolific British baroque composer (born in Germany) remembered best for his oratorio Messiah (1685-1759) Georg Friedrich Handel, George Frederick Handel, George Frideric Handel
	2.	Handel - the music of Handel music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

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