Delibes

[ duh-leeb ]

/ dəˈlib /

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noun

(Clé·ment Phi·li·bert) Lé·o

[kley-mahnfee-lee-berley-aw], /kleɪˈmɑ̃ fi liˈbɛr leɪˈɔ/, 1836–91, French composer, especially of operas, operettas, and ballets.

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Words nearby Delibes

Delian League, deliberate, deliberately, deliberation, deliberative, Delibes, delicacy, delicate, delicately, delicatessen, Delicia

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How to use Delibes in a sentence

He came forward, and in response to another burst of applause commenced to play Delibes's "Fizzicati."
Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday|Henry C. Lahee
It is said, too, that no less than six composers wrote operas for her, and that Delibes's "Lakm" was one of these.
Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday|Henry C. Lahee
Lo Delibes' music is typically French and is full of that "esprit" so characteristic of our neighbours.
Masters of French Music|Arthur Hervey
Delibes's music never rises to passion, but it is unfailingly tender and graceful, and is scored with consummate dexterity.
The Opera|R.A. Streatfeild

In this work Delibes attempted a tragic story to which his delicate talent was ill suited, and the opera achieved little success.
The Opera|R.A. Streatfeild

British Dictionary definitions for Delibes

Delibes

/ (French dəlib) /

noun

(Clément Philibert) Léo (leo). 1836–91, French composer, noted particularly for his ballets Coppélia (1870) and Sylvia (1876), and the opera Lakmé (1883)

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