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Term: Respighi

Part of Speech: Noun (Proper)

Sense 1:

- A renowned Italian composer and musicologist.

- Sample Sentence: Respighi's orchestral compositions, such as "The Pines of Rome," continue to captivate audiences around the world.

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Sense 2:

- A surname of Italian origin.

- Sample Sentence: Maria's family heritage can be traced back to the Respighi family in Modena, Italy.

Sense 3 (Local Usage):

- A musical term referring to a specific tempestuous and passionate section in an opera or symphony.

- Sample Sentence: The Respighi in Verdi's opera "Nabucco" beautifully captures the operatic intensity during the climax of the final act.

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