Copland
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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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
Like the Copland, it pays tribute to a historical figure in his own words, though in this case with a baritone soloist, rather than a narrator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
On they came from the Copland Road stand in big numbers.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
It’s packed with ideas from all over the American songbook — Aaron Copland and western folk, run through with Wilson’s own cracked impressionist view of life on the rails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025
And when he finished, I asked him to play the Copland again, and he smiled and did.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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