Monteux

[ mon-tœ; French mawn-tœ ]
/ mɒnˈtœ; French mɔ̃ˈtœ /

noun

Pierre [pyer] /pyɛr/,1875–1964, U.S. symphony orchestra conductor born in France.

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Example sentences from the Web for monteux

  • Monteux devised a magnet to aid in the extraction of swallowed iron objects that were caught in the throat.

    The Century of Columbus|James J. Walsh

  • Benois created sumptuous scenery and costumes, and, conducted by Monteux, the opera was performed with the utmost perfection.

    An Autobiography|Igor Stravinsky

British Dictionary definitions for monteux

Monteux
/ (French mɔ̃tø) /

noun

Pierre (pjɛr). 1875–1964, US conductor, born in France
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