prokofiev

/prəˈkɒfɪjəv/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a Russian composer (1891-1953) known for ballets such as ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Cinderella’

“Sergei Prokofiev was a renowned composer of the 20th century.”

2. noun

a place or thing named after the Russian composer

“The Prokofiev concert hall in Moscow is a popular venue for classical music performances.”

Synonyms

  • Russian composer
  • Sergei

Antonyms

  • unoriginal composer
  • unrenowned artist