Definitions

1. noun

a character in a play by Alban Berg, often referred to as a musical drama, known for its dramatic and intense portrayal of a low-ranking soldier

“The opera ‘Wozzeck’ is a masterpiece of 20th-century music, telling the tragic story of a soldier’s struggles.”

2. proper noun

a play by Alban Berg, often referred to as a musical drama

“Berg’s ‘Wozzeck’ premiered in 1925 and is considered a landmark of 20th-century opera.”