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Rimsky-Korsakov

biographical name

Rim·​sky-Kor·​sa·​kov ˌrim(p)-skē-ˈkȯr-sə-ˌkȯf How to pronounce Rimsky-Korsakov (audio)
-ˌkȯv
-ˌkȯr-sə-ˈkȯf
Nikolay Andreyevich 1844–1908 Russian composer

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“Rimsky-Korsakov.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rimsky-Korsakov. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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