Mendelssohn

American  

[men-dl-suhn, men-duhl-zohn] / ˈmɛn dl sən, ˈmɛn dəlˌzoʊn /

noun

1. Felix Jacob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, 1809–47, German composer.

2. his grandfather Moses 1729–86, German philosopher.

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Mendelssohn British  

/ ˈmɛndəlzoːn, ˈmɛndəlsən /

noun

1. Felix (ˈfeːlɪks), full name Jacob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. 1809–47, German romantic composer. His works include the overtures A Midsummer Night's Dream (1826) and Fingal's Cave (1832), five symphonies, the oratorio Elijah (1846), piano pieces, and songs. He was instrumental in the revival of the music of J. S. Bach in the 19th century

2. his grandfather, Moses (ˈmoːzəs). 1729–86, German Jewish philosopher. His best-known work is Jerusalem (1783), in which he defends Judaism and appeals for religious toleration

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Example Sentences

After three decades featuring male composers — Dvorak and His World, Mendelssohn and His World, Schumann and His World — the annual Bard festival is finally spotlighting a woman.

From New York Times

Ms. Stone, 56, and Ms. Wilt, 51, each held their 79-year-old father’s hands, and all three began moving forward as Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” began playing.

From New York Times

“I cannot tell you how happy I am to be here,” Martín told the audience at the end of the happy Mendelssohn.

From Los Angeles Times

“Pasadena Presents” Pasadena Symphony’s spring season gets underway with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto featuring violinist Chee-Yun plus Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings.

From Los Angeles Times

I do, however, take mild exception to Swed’s speaking of Mendelssohn as humanist.

From Los Angeles Times