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Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev

Description:

Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was a renowned Russian composer and pianist of the 20th century. He is widely considered one of the major composers of the era, known for his unique blend of classical and modernist styles.

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As a proper noun:

1. Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev was born on April 23, 1891, in Sontsovka, Ukraine.
2. Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev composed several influential symphonies during his career.
3. Have you listened to Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev's famous ballet "Romeo and Juliet"?

As an adjective:

1. The orchestra beautifully performed a Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev composition.
2. Her style of playing the piano has a distinct Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev influence.
3. The students imitated the Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev style in their musical composition.

As a verb:

1. You should prokofievize that section of the composition with some dissonant chords.
2. He prokofievized the traditional folk melody by adding syncopated rhythms.
3. The composer brilliantly prokofievized the symphony, giving it a modern twist.

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