Horowitzian

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Vladimir Horowitz (1903–1989), Russian-American classical virtuoso pianist.

    "This is exciting, high-strung, Horowitzian pianism that is tempered by unfailing good taste, tonal subtlety, and a true sense of Lisztian style."

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to Donald L. Horowitz, professor of law and political science.

    "Empirically, there are very few cases where Horowitzian electoral schemes have been tried, and hardly any where it has achieved the desired results."

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"This is exciting, high-strung, Horowitzian pianism that is tempered by unfailing good taste, tonal subtlety, and a true sense of Lisztian style."

Etymology

From Horowitz + -ian.

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