Wagnerian

Wag·ne·ri·an

[vahg-neer-ee-uhn]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Richard Wagner or his works: Wagnerian grandeur; a Wagnerian soprano.
noun
2.
Also, Wag·ner·ite [vahg-nuh-rahyt] . a follower or admirer of the music or theories of Richard Wagner.

Origin:
1870–75; Wagner + -ian

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Wagnerian (vɑːɡˈnɪərɪən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or suggestive of the dramatic musical compositions of Richard Wagner, their massive scale, dramatic and emotional intensity, etc
2.  denoting or relating to a singer who has a voice suitable for singing Wagner
3.  of or relating to a big, powerful, or domineering woman: a Wagnerian maiden
 
n
4.  a follower or disciple of the music or theories of Richard Wagner

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