Handel

[ han-dl ]

/ ˈhæn dl /

noun

George Fri·de·ric

[free-der-ik, -drik] /ˈfri dər ɪk, -drɪk/Georg Friedrich Händel, 1685–1759, German composer in England after 1712.

Also Hän·del

[hen-dl] /ˈhɛn dl/.

Related forms

Han·del·i·an

[han-del-ee-uh n, -dee-lee, -del-yuh n, -deel-yuh n] /hænˈdɛl i ən, -ˈdi li, -ˈdɛl yən, -ˈdil yən/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for handel

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But for Carole Kirk of Atlanta, simply being a woman is not enough of a reason to support Handel.
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For Brenda Smith, the Handel supporter, the Republican brand remains strong.
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Handel says Komen had "ongoing discussions with Planned Parenthood" about the issue, even exchanging proposed public statements.
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She says the group "browbeat" Komen into reversing its decision, sparking a media storm that led Handel and many others to resign.
Ex-Komen Official Karen Handel Attacks Planned Parenthood 'Thugs' in New Book|Abigail Pesta|September 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
It must be said for Handel that he was too great a composer to turn out mere rubbish.
How Music Developed|W. J. Henderson
Not even Handel in Israel in Egypt has given us the feeling of the sea with finer fidelity.
Purcell|John F. Runciman
It is probable that Handel had given to an English friend a selection from the compositions of his early youth.
Handel|Romain Rolland
Handel was a guest at Burlington House for three years from 1715.
The Strand District|Sir Walter Besant
Handel in his younger days wrote many cantatas for the church, though they are now but little known.
The Standard Cantatas|George P. Upton

British Dictionary definitions for handel

Handel

/ (ˈhændəl) /

noun

George Frederick. German name Georg Friedrich Händel. 1685–1759, German composer, resident in England, noted particularly for his oratorios, including the Messiah (1741) and Samson (1743). Other works include over 40 operas, 12 concerti grossi, organ concertos, chamber and orchestral music, esp Water Music (1717)

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