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

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God has to continually prompt and prod him, and puts his brother Aaron at his side to do most of the real leadership.
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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.
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