Toscanini

[ tos-kuh-nee-nee; Italian taws-kah-nee-nee ]

/ ˌtɒs kəˈni ni; Italian ˌtɔs kɑˈni ni /

noun

Ar·tu·ro

[ahr-too r-oh; Italian ahr-too-raw] /ɑrˈtʊər oʊ; Italian ɑrˈtu rɔ/, 1867–1957, Italian orchestra conductor, in the U.S. after 1928.

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Examples from the Web for toscanini

I am far from reproaching Toscanini for introducing, let us say, the works of Verdi into his concerts.
An Autobiography|Igor Stravinsky
Toscanini was picking his way through the orchestra to the desk.
What Will People Say?|Rupert Hughes
Toscanini held sway when I began, and he was a marvelous musician and conductor.
Vocal Mastery|Harriette Brower
He shaves himself, and Mrs. Toscanini or one of the daughters cuts his hair.
The World's Great Men of Music|Harriette Brower

In at least one New York restaurant oeuf Toscanini is to be found on the bill.
The Merry-Go-Round|Carl Van Vechten

British Dictionary definitions for toscanini

Toscanini

/ (ˌtɒskəˈniːnɪ) /

noun

Arturo (arˈtuːro). 1867–1957, Italian conductor; musical director of La Scala, Milan, and of the NBC symphony orchestra (1937–57) in New York

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