Horowitzian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Horowitz +‎ -ian

Adjective[edit]

Horowitzian (comparative more Horowitzian, superlative most Horowitzian)

  1. Of or pertaining to Vladimir Horowitz (1903–1989), Russian-American classical virtuoso pianist.
    • 1991, The American record guide, volume 54, numbers 1-3:
      This is exciting, high-strung, Horowitzian pianism that is tempered by unfailing good taste, tonal subtlety, and a true sense of Lisztian style.
  2. Of or pertaining to Donald L. Horowitz, professor of law and political science.
    • 2003, Colin Elman, Miriam Fendius Elman, Progress in international relations theory, page 362:
      Empirically, there are very few cases where Horowitzian electoral schemes have been tried, and hardly any where it has achieved the desired results.