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

Derived Forms

• Brahmsite
  noun
• Brahmsian
  adjective

Example Sentences

The National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Brahms X Radiohead, which is set for this week, is at slightly more than 20% capacity, people familiar with the sales said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Colburn wound up substituting Brahms Piano Trio No. 2 — no violas.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

Tchaikovsky wasn’t the first heavyweight Russian composer who wrote in the mainstream international idiom, the same milieu as Beethoven, Berlioz, Verdi or Brahms.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall