Schumann

[ shoo-mahn ]

noun

1. Clara Clara Wieck, 1819–96, German pianist and composer (wife of Robert Schumann).
2. Ro·bert [rob, -ert, roh, -be, r, t], 1810–56, German composer.

Schumann

/ ˈʃuːmən /

noun

1. SchumannElisabeth18851952FGermanMUSIC: soprano Elisabeth. (eˈliːzabɛt). 1885–1952, German soprano, noted esp for her interpretations of lieder
2. SchumannRobert Alexander18101856MGermanMUSIC: composer Robert Alexander. (ˈroːbɛrt alɛˈksandər). 1810–56, German romantic composer, noted esp for his piano music, such as Carneval (1835) and Kreisleriana (1838), his songs, and four symphonies

Example Sentences

We went to northern Italy to do Schumann for eight hours a day, 10 days in a row.

From Washington Post

Then Schumann found herself in a marketing class she did like.

From Washington Post

For instance, he knew nothing of Schumann, nor the number and keys of Beethovens symphonies.

From Project Gutenberg

The later development of German music, which started from Schumann, was unknown to him.

From Project Gutenberg

And Schumann exclaims: "What are ten editorial crowns compared to one such Adagio as that in the second concerto!"

From Project Gutenberg

Chopin either had left or was about to leave Marienbad when he received Schumann's letter.

From Project Gutenberg

The pupils of Chopin I have conversed and corresponded with never studied any Schumann under their master.

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