Adapter (Noun)
Meaning 1
Device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The composer was also a skilled adapter, able to transfer his works from symphony orchestra to chamber ensemble with ease.
- As a renowned adapter, Jenkins was frequently approached by musicians seeking arrangements of popular songs for their specific ensembles.
- Her unique voice as a composer was tempered by her work as an adapter, translating the music of others into new and innovative forms.
- The conductor credited his adapter with bringing a fresh perspective to the centuries-old composition, making it feel modern and relevant to contemporary audiences.
- The adapter's task was to rework the original opera for a cappella choir, capturing the emotional depth of the original without the support of instrumental accompaniment.