# Mozart

/ˈmoʊtsɑɹt/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mozart
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. the composer

noun · CEFR B1

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a very famous and influential classical music composer from the 1700s.

For teachers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), a prolific and influential Austrian composer of the Classical era.

- The orchestra played a beautiful piece by Mozart during the concert last night.
- The conductor chose to open the season with Mozart's final symphony, highlighting the composer's mastery of orchestral form and melodic invention.

### 2. a genius or prodigy

noun · CEFR C1 · Literary · Humorous

a person who is incredibly talented at something from a very young age.

For teachers: a person exhibiting exceptional natural talent or genius, especially a child prodigy; often used as a figurative comparison.

- The young girl is a real Mozart on the violin, playing difficult songs perfectly.
- The tech industry is always searching for the next Mozart of coding who can solve complex architectural problems before they even reach adulthood.

Usage: Usually used with an indefinite article ('a Mozart') or a possessive ('the Mozart of...').

## Examples

- She plays the piano like a young Mozart.
- The music teacher realized he had a little Mozart in his class when the seven-year-old began composing complex sonatas.
- While many students show technical proficiency, few possess the intuitive grasp of harmony that would justify a comparison to Mozart himself.

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