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Copland

American

[kohp-luhnd] / ˈkoʊp lənd /

noun

Aaron, 1900–90, U.S. composer.

Copland British

/ ˈkəʊplənd /

noun

Aaron. 1900–90, US composer of orchestral and chamber music, ballets, and film music

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On they came from the Copland Road stand in big numbers.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Mr. Copland is director of legal policy for the Manhattan Institute and a member of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Copland Rudolph is glad that the North Carolina Supreme Court election challenge is finally over.

From Salon • May 15, 2025

Lenny’s inner circle is a who’s-who of the Manhattan musical and theatrical set; admirers of the period will recognize names like Aaron Copland, Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Ellen Adler.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023

Then some Joplin, who’s good, and then some Aaron Copland, who Mr. Russell said was his favorite composer even though he didn’t write anything for a flutist.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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