Boccherini

[ bok-uh-ree-nee, boh-kuh-; Italian bawk-ke-ree-nee ]

/ ˌbɒk əˈri ni, ˈboʊ kə-; Italian ˌbɔk kɛˈri ni /

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noun

Lu·i·gi

[loo-ee-jee], /luˈi dʒi/, 1743–1805, Italian composer.

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How to use Boccherini in a sentence

Boccherini was the first composer who wrote quintettes with two Violoncello parts.
The Violin|George Hart
Boccherini composed six concerti specially for the violoncello.
The Violoncello and Its History|Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
From that time Boccherini dedicated to him everything that he composed.
The Violoncello and Its History|Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
There were eight couples, and very good music—4 violins playing Boccherini's minuet.
Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life|Mary Alsop King Waddington

Boccherini, then established in that city, entered into friendship with him, and scored several of his concertos for him.
The Violin|George Dubourg

British Dictionary definitions for Boccherini

Boccherini

/ (Italian bokkeˈrini) /

noun

Luigi (luˈidʒi). 1743–1805, Italian composer and cellist

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