Handelian

adjective

Han·​de·​lian (ˈ)han¦dēlyən 

-lēən

: of or relating to the German composer Handel or belonging to, befitting, or suggesting his music

Word History

Etymology

George F. Handel (Händel) †1759 German composer + English -ian

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