Telemann

[ tey-luh-mahn ]

/ ˈteɪ ləˌmɑn /

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noun

Ge·org Phi·lipp

[gey-awrk fee-lip, fil-ip], /geɪˌɔrk ˈfi lɪp, ˈfɪl ɪp/, 1681–1767, German composer.

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How to use Telemann in a sentence

Telemann was, even more than Handel, a painter in music, and was more celebrated than Handel for his realistic effects.
Handel|Romain Rolland
Later on it was set to music again by two of Handel's former friends, first by Telemann, and then by Mattheson.
Handel|Edward J. Dent
Telemann appears to have been a keen gardener, and had evidently asked Handel to send him some rare plants.
Handel|Edward J. Dent
About this time he became conductor of the Musical Union, which had been founded by Telemann, but even here troubles arose.
Bach|Charles Francis Abdy Williams

A guess may be hazarded that he obtained them through his old friend Telemann at Hamburg.
Handel|Edward J. Dent

British Dictionary definitions for Telemann

Telemann

/ (German ˈteːləman) /

noun

Georg Philipp (ˈɡeːɔrk ˈfiːlɪp). 1681–1767, German composer, noted for his prolific output

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