Strauss
Proper noun
Meaning
Strauss
A surname from German.
Synonyms
Phrases with the word
Examples
You cannot imagine the wild enthusiasm that these two men created in Vienna. Newspapers went into raptures over each new waltz, and innumerable articles appeared about Lanner and Strauss.
I have enjoyed most particularly reading the correspondence between Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. The genuine friendship, competitiveness and support that thread through their communications are life lessons for us all.
Strauss told me about his new ballet, which he wrote in the summer. It's called ‘Schlagobers' (whipped cream) and he said, jokingly: ‘Oh yes, when one gets old one has ideas like that.
Of all god-gifted dispensers of joy, Johann Strauss is to me the most endearing. I willingly admit to having sometimes conducted the Perpetuum Mobile with far more pleasure than many a four movement symphony.
My favorite designers are Levi Strauss and Fruit of the Loom.
I haf von funny leedle poy Vot comes schust to mine knee; Der queerest schap, der createst rogue, As ever you dit see. He runs und schumps and schmashes dings In all barts off der house: But vot off dot? He vas mine son, Mine leedle Yawcob Strauss.