Aznavour
Definition
A famous surname of Armenian origin, globally recognized primarily through the legendary French chansonnier, songwriter, and actor Charles Aznavour (born Shahnour Vaghinag Aznavourian); the name is a symbol of 20th-century pop music and chanson excellence, distinguished by its lyrical melancholy and theatrical performances.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aznavour
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, functionally uninflected as a surname. Genitive: of Aznavour. |
| Formation | Gallicized shortening of the traditional Armenian name 'Aznavourian', rooted in the Old Georgian word 'aznauri' (noble). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [az.na.ˈvuʁ] |
| Source | Biographical Dictionary of Modern Musicians and Cultural History |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un concert tribut dedicat lui Aznavour a adunat mii de fani în centrul Parisului pentru a-i onora melodiile nemuritoare.
EN: A tribute concert dedicated to Aznavour gathered thousands of fans in central Paris to honor his immortal melodies.
RO: Stilul interpretativ al lui Aznavour a influențat generații întregi de artiști de muzică ușoară din întreaga lume.
EN: Aznavour's performing style influenced entire generations of pop music artists throughout the world.
RO: Am achiziționat recent un disc de vinil vechi care conține cele mai mari succese lansate sub numele Aznavour.
EN: I recently purchased an old vinyl record containing the greatest hits released under the name Aznavour.
Idioms & Phrases
Moștenirea lui Aznavour / Aznavour's legacy
RO: Totalitatea operelor muzicale, pieselor de teatru și filmelor lăsate în urmă de marele artist pentru cultura universală.
EN: The totality of musical works, theatrical plays, and films left behind by the great artist for universal culture.
Stilul Aznavour / Aznavour style
RO: Manieră unică de a cânta șansonete, combinând poezia profundă cu gesturile dramatice de pe scenă.
EN: A unique way of singing chansons, combining profound poetry with dramatic gestures on stage.
Discografia Aznavour / Aznavour discography
RO: Catalogul complet al înregistrărilor audio realizate de artist de-a lungul celor opt decenii de carieră.
EN: The complete catalog of audio recordings made by the artist over his eight-decade career.
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