peter ilyich tchaikovsky

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Definition of peter ilyich tchaikovsky in English English dictionary

a Russian composer who wrote symphonies and ballets, such as Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty. Other well-known works are The 1812 Overture and his first piano concerto. His music is romantic, emotional, and often rather sad (1840-93)

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Peter Tchaikovsky

{i} (1840-1893) Russian composer

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pe·ter ilyich Tchai·kov·sky