Couperin

American  

[koop^uh-ran] / kupəˈrɛ̃ /

noun

1. François 1668–1733, French composer.

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Couperin British  

/ kuprɛ̃ /

noun

1. François (frɑ̃swa). 1668–1733, French composer, noted for his harpsichord suites and organ music

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Example Sentences

By contrast, according to the hall’s archives, the Ravel works on Friday’s program, “Le Tombeau de Couperin” and “Boléro,” have been performed there 48 and 114 times.

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The latter two singers perform on “Amazone”; Mr. Christie also joins for an instrumental work by French composer Louis Couperin.

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The house contained an antique harpsichord, on which Ross made his breakthrough Rameau and Couperin recordings and played many of the Scarlatti sessions.

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Handel’s eight suites for harpsichord, published in 1720, haven’t always gotten as much attention or respect among performers as the keyboard works of Couperin, Rameau or, especially, Bach.

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In Couperin, every note has a meaning: It’s in a certain place for a reason, but it’s really a question of balance and improvisation.

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