[Old English blīths; related to blītheblithe, Old Saxon blīdsea bliss]
'blissless
—adj
Bliss (blɪs)
—n
Sir Arthur. 1891--1975, British composer; Master of the Queen's Musick (1953--75). His works include the Colour Symphony (1922), film and ballet music, and a cello concerto (1970)