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Monteux

[mon-tœ; French mawn-tœ] /mɒnˈtœ; French mɔ̃ˈtœ/
noun
1.
Pierre
[pyer] /pyɛr/ (Show IPA), 1875–1964, U.S. symphony orchestra conductor born in France.
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  • Monteux devised a magnet to aid in the extraction of swallowed iron objects that were caught in the throat.

    The Century of Columbus James J. Walsh

  • Benois created sumptuous scenery and costumes, and, conducted by Monteux, the opera was performed with the utmost perfection.

    An Autobiography Igor Stravinsky
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Monteux

/French mɔ̃tø/
noun
1.
Pierre (pjɛr). 1875–1964, US conductor, born in France
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