Paganini

American  

[pag-uh-nee-nee, pah-guh-, pah-gah-nee-nee] / ˌpæg əˈni ni, ˌpɑ gə-, ˌpɑ gɑˈni ni /

noun

1. Niccolò 1784–1840, Italian composer and violinist.

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Paganini British  

/ paɡaˈniːni /

noun

1. Niccolò (nikkoˈlɔ). 1782–1840, Italian violinist and composer

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Example Sentences

For Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, the subdued blue shell lighting suddenly turned a shockingly vivid orange.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Uruguay's industry minister, Omar Paganini, says there is no evidence after 30 years of eucalyptus plantations that they are reducing water levels in the country.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2023

He worked the tow truck controls like Paganini, easing the sad Kia up onto his flatbed in deft, fluid movements.

From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2023

As usual, he will consult at length with his coaches Ivan Ljubicic and Severin Lüthi and fitness trainer Pierre Paganini.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2021

Niccolo Paganini was one of a new wave of superstar musicians in the first half of the nineteenth century.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall