Brahms

American  

[brahmz, brahms] / brɑmz, brɑms /

noun

1. Johannes 1833–97, German composer.

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Brahms British  

/ brɑːmz /

noun

1. Johannes (joˈhanəs). 1833–97, German composer, whose music, though classical in form, exhibits a strong lyrical romanticism. His works include four symphonies, four concertos, chamber music, and A German Requiem (1868)

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Other Word Forms

• Brahmsian adjective
• Brahmsite noun

Example Sentences

Though Beethoven and Brahms weren’t great strengths, there was little Beecham couldn’t do well.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brahms’ viola-infused string quintets and sextets have in them the essence of amber autumn, and three major L.A. institutions coincidentally turned to them over six November days.

From Los Angeles Times

Brahms wasn’t the first to juice up the string quartet with a second violin.

From Los Angeles Times

He played a Mendelssohn concerto, a Beethoven concerto and the Brahms double concerto for violin and cello, his bow gliding effortlessly as it sliced through the madness.

From Los Angeles Times

A chamber music concert with works by Schumann and Brahms played by Korean musicians is the closing event Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times