Delsarte

[ del-sahrt; French del-sart ]

/ dɛlˈsɑrt; French dɛlˈsart /

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noun

Fran·çois

[fran-swah; French frahn-swa], /frænˈswɑ; French frɑ̃ˈswa/, 1811–71, French musician and teacher.

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How to use Delsarte in a sentence

His hand moved in an airy circle as he inscribed a flowing cipher with a graceful Delsarte wave.
Unwise Child|Gordon Randall Garrett
He was actor, lecturer, and playwright, and he taught the art of acting on lines laid down by Delsarte.
Charles Frohman: Manager and Man|Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman
Monseigneur Sibour had great esteem and affection for Delsarte, and made him his frequent guest.
Delsarte System of Oratory|Various
It was in the salon of this art-loving archbishop that Delsarte achieved one of his most brilliant triumphs.
Delsarte System of Oratory|Various

After Delsarte had gathered so abundant a harvest of laurels, fate decided that he had lived long enough.
Delsarte System of Oratory|Various