Balakirev

[ buh-lah-kuh-ruhf; Russian buh-lah-kyir-yif ]

/ bəˈlɑ kə rəf; Russian bəˈlɑ kyɪr yɪf /

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noun

Mi·li A·lek·se·e·vich

[mee-lee al-ik-sey-uh-vich; Russian mee-lee uhl-yik-syey-yiv-yich], /ˈmi li ˌæl ɪkˈseɪ ə vɪtʃ; Russian ˈmi li ʌl yɪkˈsyeɪ yɪv yɪtʃ/, 1837–1910, Russian composer.

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Bala, Balaam, balaclava, Balaguer, Balak, Balakirev, Balaklava, Balakovo, balalaika, balance, balance beam

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How to use Balakirev in a sentence

Balakirev—to whom the work was dedicated—did not admire it, and his feelings were shared by the rest of the Invincible Band.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
With the exception of Balakirev—and to a certain extent Prokounin—I do not know anyone who really understands this work.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
He accepted, and named Laroche and Balakirev as his coadjutors.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
I have had a letter from Balakirev scolding me because I am doing nothing.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky

Even Glinka's popularity had waned, and Dargomijsky and Balakirev were hardly more than names.
Theodor Leschetizky|Annette Hullah

British Dictionary definitions for Balakirev

Balakirev

/ (Russian baˈlakirɪf) /

noun

Mily Alexeyevich (ˈmilij alɪkˈsjejɪvitʃ). 1837–1910, Russian composer, whose works include two symphonic poems, two symphonies, and many arrangements of Russian folk songs

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