Stradella

[ strah-del-lah ]

/ strɑˈdɛl lɑ /

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noun

A·les·san·dro

[ah-les-sahn-draw], /ˌɑ lɛsˈsɑn drɔ/, 1645?–82?, Italian composer.

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Out of accord with his countryman, Chrzanovsky, he disobeyed his orders and lingered at Stradella.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year|Edwin Emerson
Stradella wins the hand of Leonora, the fair ward of the wealthy Venetian merchant, Bassi, who is also in love with her.
The Standard Light Operas|George Upton
Ortensia should profit by the opportunity, even if Stradella asked a silver ducat for each lesson.
Stradella|F(rancis) Marion Crawford
Stradella's face was quite grave, while Ortensia's lips were just parted, as if she were ready to smile, if he would.
Stradella|F(rancis) Marion Crawford

Alessandro Stradella was a Sicilian on both sides, though he had been born in Naples, and he wasted no time when his chance came.
Stradella|F(rancis) Marion Crawford