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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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That all the music would be written by Americans—Aaron Copland and John Williams in addition to Mr. Glass—only furthered the patriotic angle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Siobhan Copland is the founder of Cupid in the City, a matchmaking service for young professionals.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 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

Neither conversation nor music provides much of a distraction — he will talk right over his beloved Aaron Copland, never mind me.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2025

They believe the ambassador wants to be briefed on the upcoming Aaron Copland tribute.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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