Word
horowitz
Phoneticshorowitz
/ˈhɔɹoʊɪts/
Definition
n. a surname of Jewish origin from Central or Eastern Europe. It is often linked to famous people in music or literature.
n. a common Ashkenazi Jewish surname derived from the town of Hořovice in Bohemia. Frequently encountered in the context of classical music, particularly referring to the pianist Vladimir Horowitz.
Examples
“Vladimir Horowitz is one of the most famous pianists in history.”
“The music student spent the afternoon listening to a rare recording of a Horowitz performance.”
“Scholars of 20th-century piano technique often analyze the unique hand position and explosive dynamics that characterized the Horowitz style.”
Examples
simple
“Vladimir Horowitz is one of the most famous pianists in history.”
contextual
“The music student spent the afternoon listening to a rare recording of a Horowitz performance.”
complex
“Scholars of 20th-century piano technique often analyze the unique hand position and explosive dynamics that characterized the Horowitz style.”
Usage
Used as a proper noun; refers to a specific family name or individuals bearing that name.
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