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Messiaen
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1908–92,
French composer and organist.
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Messiaen
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French
mɛsjɑ̃)
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n
Olivier
(ɔlivje). 1908--92, French composer and organist. His music is distinguished by its rhythmic intricacy; he was influenced by Hindu and Greek rhythms and bird song
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