Copland, Aaron

[ (kohp-luhnd) ]

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A twentieth-century composer noted for the American settings of many of his pieces. Some of his best-known works are the ballets Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid, and Rodeo; he has also written chamber music, symphonies, and music for films.

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How to use Copland, Aaron in a sentence

Aaron Paul may play a young Han Solo in the first Star Wars spin-off.
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Aaron Sorkin is frustrated that his Steve Jobs biopic fell apart.
A Few Great Men Too Many: Aaron Sorkin Doesn’t Think You Can Handle the Truth|Arthur Chu|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Few series arrive with the buzz of Aaron Sorkin's HBO drama.
'The Newsroom' Ended As It Began: Weird, Controversial, and Noble|Kevin Fallon|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Note: This piece was updated to reflect that Mrs. Landingham died while Aaron Sorkin was still writing The West Wing.
'The Newsroom' Ended As It Began: Weird, Controversial, and Noble|Kevin Fallon|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

God has to continually prompt and prod him, and puts his brother Aaron at his side to do most of the real leadership.
Meet Moses the Swashbuckling Israelite|James Romm|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And he added glory to Aaron, and gave him an inheritance, and divided unto him the firstfruits of the increase of the earth.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
We heard Aaron Kallaberger's stentorian tones as we clattered around the bend.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
Old Mr. Holmes started to protest, but Aaron Kallaberger quieted him with an offering of tobacco.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
The boy Aaron started, and Jake led the way to the door of the "gret room," which he threw open with an air of pride.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
Aaron Logan got his order for receivership before his public went frantic and while cash was yet available.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney