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britten

 

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Noun britten has 1 sense
  1. Britten, Benjamin Britten, Edward Benjamin Britten, Lord Britten of Aldeburgh - major English composer of the 20th century; noted for his operas (1913-1976)
    --1 is a kind of conductor, music director, director; composer

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Britten

Noun

Sense 1: A British composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his remarkable contribution to 20th-century classical music.

Sample Sentence: Benjamin Britten's opera "Peter Grimes" is widely regarded as one of the greatest operatic works of the 20th century.

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Noun

Sense 2: A name commonly given to boys, mostly in English-speaking countries.

Sample Sentence: Britten is a unique and distinctive name that is gaining popularity among modern parents.

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Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something that is characteristic of or related to Britain or British people.

Sample Sentence: The pub's menu offers a variety of traditional British dishes, including bangers and mash, as well as a Britten-inspired cocktail.

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Verb

Sense 1: To imitate the musical style or technique of Benjamin Britten.

Sample Sentence: The young composer found inspiration in Britten's works and often tried to Britten his own compositions.

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