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Wagnerian Definition


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Wagnerian
adj
    1. Referring or relating to the music or musical theories of the German composer Richard Wagner (1813‐1883), especially to his musical dramas which are notable for the sumptuousness of their production and the intensity of emotion they can generate.
    2a. Lavishly splendid,
    2b. Highly dramatic.
    3. Said of a woman: domineering; having great physical presence as well as a forceful personality.
noun
    1. A devotee of Wagner's music.
    2. Someone who has specialized knowledge of his music or musical theories.
Etymology: 19c.



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