Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Composer'

English Word: Composer

Key Russian Translations:

• композитор [kəmpɐˈzʲitər] - [Formal, Standard Usage]

Frequency: Medium (Common in discussions of music and arts)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

композитор: [kəmpɐˈzʲitər]

Note on композитор: Stress falls on the third syllable. The 'о' in the first syllable is reduced to a schwa sound [ə] in unstressed position, typical of Russian phonetics.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A person who writes music, especially classical music

Translation(s) & Context:

• композитор - Refers to a person who composes music, often used in formal or professional contexts (e.g., classical music composers like Tchaikovsky).

Usage Examples:

• Он известный русский композитор XIX века.

  He is a famous Russian composer of the 19th century.

• Этот композитор написал много симфоний.

  This composer wrote many symphonies.

• Она мечтает стать композитором и писать музыку для фильмов.

  She dreams of becoming a composer and writing music for films.

• Композитор работал над новой оперой всю свою жизнь.

  The composer worked on a new opera all his life.

• Мы изучаем произведения великих композиторов на уроках музыки.

  We study the works of great composers in music lessons.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

композитор is a masculine noun and follows the second declension pattern in Russian. Below is the declension table for singular and plural forms:

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• сочинитель (less common, can imply a broader sense of "creator" or "author of music")

Note: "сочинитель" is rarely used for "composer" in modern Russian and may sound outdated or context-specific (e.g., historical texts).

Antonyms:

• исполнитель (performer, as opposed to creator of music)

Related Phrases:

• великий композитор - "great composer" (used to describe historically significant figures in music)
• современный композитор - "modern composer" (refers to contemporary music creators)
• композитор классической музыки - "composer of classical music" (specifies the genre)

Usage Notes:

• The term "композитор" is the standard and most widely used translation for "composer" in Russian, applicable in both formal and informal contexts when discussing music creators.
• It is almost exclusively used for individuals who write music, especially in classical, film, or orchestral contexts. For songwriters in popular music, Russians might use additional terms like "автор песен" (songwriter).
• Ensure correct grammatical agreement with adjectives or verbs when using "композитор" as it is a masculine noun (e.g., "великий композитор" for "great composer").

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing "композитор" for a performer or musician. Incorrect: "Он композитор в оркестре" (He is a composer in the orchestra). Correct: "Он музыкант в оркестре" (He is a musician in the orchestra).
• Error: Incorrect declension, especially in the genitive case. Incorrect: "Нет композитор" (There is no composer). Correct: "Нет композитора."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "композитор" often carries a sense of prestige, especially when referring to historical figures like Pyotr Tchaikovsky (Чайковский) or Dmitri Shostakovich (Шостакович). Composers are highly respected in the context of Russian classical music, which is a significant part of the country's cultural heritage.

Related Concepts:

• дирижёр (conductor)
• музыкант (musician)
• симфония (symphony)
• опера (opera)