Wagnerism

noun

Wag·​ner·​ism
ˈvägnəˌrizəm
plural -s
1
: Wagner's theory and practice in the composition of opera
2
: the influence of the work of Wagner in the world of music

Word History

Etymology

Richard Wagner †1883 + English -ism

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“Wagnerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wagnerism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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