Asafiev
Definition
The surname of the renowned Russian musicologist, composer, and music critic Boris Vladimirovici Asafiev (1884–1949), a leading figure of Soviet musical culture; he is famous for developing the theory of intonation in music and for composing successful ballets such as 'Flames of Paris' and 'The Fountain of Bakhchisarai'.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Asafiev
- Boris Asafiev
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, singular anthroponym, syntactically invariable in standard foreign plural rules. |
| Formation | Russian surname constructed with the classic patronymic suffix '-ev' linked to an ancient proper root. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈsa.fʲi.jef] |
| Source | International Dictionary of Musicologists and Classical Composers |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Muzicologul a analizat scrierile lui Asafiev referitoare la evoluția simfonismului european.
EN: The musicologist analyzed Asafiev's writings regarding the evolution of European symphonism.
RO: Baletul compus de Asafiev a fost pus în scenă cu o distribuție de excepție la teatrul național.
EN: The ballet composed by Asafiev was staged with an exceptional cast at the national theater.
RO: În conservator se studiază și astăzi teoriile structuraliste emise de Boris Asafiev.
EN: The structuralist theories put forward by Boris Asafiev are still studied in the conservatory today.
Idioms & Phrases
Teoria intonației a lui Asafiev / Asafiev's intonation theory
RO: Concept muzicologic fundamental care definește muzica ca o artă a gîndirii sonore direct legată de vorbirea umană.
EN: A fundamental musicological concept defining music as an art of sound thought directly linked to human speech.
Balet de Asafiev / Asafiev ballet
RO: Orice piesă de teatru coregrafică compusă de muzicianul rus, caracterizată prin dramatism melodic intens.
EN: Any choreographic theatrical piece composed by the Russian musician, characterized by intense melodic drama.
Scrierile lui Asafiev / Asafiev's musical essays
RO: Ansamblul de critică și analiză muzicală lăsat moștenire de autor, esențial pentru înțelegerea formelor clasice.
EN: The entire body of musical criticism and analysis left behind by the author, essential for understanding classical forms.
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