noun
Uncommon
Mozart
MOHT-saht
Mozart (noun) means By comparison to composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a person of extraordinary natural talent in music or another field. Example: “Critics called the young pianist the Mozart of her generation.”
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By comparison to composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a person of extraordinary natural talent in music or another field.
"Critics called the young pianist the Mozart of her generation."
"He's something of a Mozart when it comes to writing code."
How to use Mozart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to describe a rare genius, especially in music, by analogy with the famous composer.
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Etymology
From the surname of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791); the German surname itself is first recorded in the 14th century.
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What does “Mozart” mean?
The word “Mozart” means by comparison to composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a person of extraordinary natural talent in music or another field. In plain terms, used to describe a rare genius, especially in music, by analogy with the famous composer.
How do you pronounce “Mozart”?
“Mozart” is pronounced MOHT-saht (/ˈmoʊtsɑɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mozart” in a sentence?
Here is “Mozart” used in a sentence: “Critics called the young pianist the Mozart of her generation.”
What part of speech is “Mozart”?
“Mozart” is a noun.
Where does the word “Mozart” come from?
The word “Mozart” dates back to around 1756 and comes from German. From the surname of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791); the German surname itself is first recorded in the 14th century.
Is “Mozart” a common word?
“Mozart” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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