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Rachmaninoff

Rachmaninoff (name) means an English spelling of the Russian surname belonging to composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Example: “The orchestra performed a Rachmaninoff piano concerto to a sold-out hall.”

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An English spelling of the Russian surname belonging to composer Sergei Rachmaninoff.

"The orchestra performed a Rachmaninoff piano concerto to a sold-out hall."

How to use Rachmaninoff

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe surname of the celebrated Russian composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff.

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Rachmaninoffs plural

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Etymology

A transliteration of the Russian surname Рахма́нинов (Raxmáninov).

Origin: Russian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Rachmaninoff” mean?

The word “Rachmaninoff” means an English spelling of the Russian surname belonging to composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. In plain terms, the surname of the celebrated Russian composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff.

How do you use “Rachmaninoff” in a sentence?

Here is “Rachmaninoff” used in a sentence: “The orchestra performed a Rachmaninoff piano concerto to a sold-out hall.”

What part of speech is “Rachmaninoff”?

“Rachmaninoff” is a name.

Where does the word “Rachmaninoff” come from?

The word “Rachmaninoff” comes from Russian. A transliteration of the Russian surname Рахма́нинов (Raxmáninov).

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