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Copland

American

[kohp-luhnd] / ˈkoʊp lənd /

noun

Aaron, 1900–90, U.S. composer.

Copland British

/ ˈkəʊplənd /

noun

Aaron. 1900–90, US composer of orchestral and chamber music, ballets, and film music

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Like the Copland, it pays tribute to a historical figure in his own words, though in this case with a baritone soloist, rather than a narrator.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

That all the music would be written by Americans—Aaron Copland and John Williams in addition to Mr. Glass—only furthered the patriotic angle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Siobhan Copland is the founder of Cupid in the City, a matchmaking service for young professionals.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Copland Rudolph is glad that the North Carolina Supreme Court election challenge is finally over.

From Salon ● May 15, 2025

“I Bought Me a Cat” is a traditional American song arranged by the famous American composer Aaron Copland.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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