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PRONUNCIATION OF XENAKIS

Xenakis  [zɛˈnɑːkɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF XENAKIS

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Xenakis is a noun.
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WHAT DOES XENAKIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Xenakis

Xenakis is a Greek surname. Notable people with the surname include: ▪ Constantin Xenakis, Greek artist ▪ Françoise Xenakis, French novelist ▪ Iannis Xenakis, Greek composer and architect ▪ Thomas Xenakis, Greek gymnast...

Definition of Xenakis in the English dictionary

The definition of Xenakis in the dictionary is Yannis. 1922–2001, Greek composer and musical theorist, born in Romania: later a French citizen. He was noted for his use of computers in composition: his works include ST/10-1, 080262 and Dox-orkh.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH XENAKIS


air-kiss
ˈɛəˌkɪs
arachis
ˈærəkɪs
Balkis
ˈbælkɪs
bekiss
bɪˈkɪs
Colchis
ˈkɒlkɪs
kiss
kɪs
orchis
ˈɔːkɪs
promuscis
prəʊˈmʌskɪs
rachis
ˈreɪkɪs
rhachis
ˈreɪkɪs
stachys
ˈsteɪkɪs
unkiss
ʌnˈkɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE XENAKIS

Xanthus
Xantippe
Xavier
Xda
Xe
xebec
xenarthral
xenia
xenial
xenic
Xenical
xenium
xenobiotic
xenoblast
Xenocrates
Xenocratic

WORDS THAT END LIKE XENAKIS

analysis
axis
basis
bis
crisis
Davis
dis
Francis
gratis
Harris
his
Illinois
is
Kazantzakis
khakis
lewis
louis
Russkis
Theodorakis
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Synonyms and antonyms of Xenakis in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Xenakis» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

XENAKIS
1,325 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
570 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
510 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
380 millions of speakers
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Xenakis
280 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
278 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
270 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
260 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
220 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
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Xenakis
180 millions of speakers

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クセナキス
130 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
85 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
85 millions of speakers
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Xenakis
80 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
75 millions of speakers

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एक्सनाकिस
75 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
70 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
65 millions of speakers

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Xenakis
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Xenakis
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Xenakis
30 millions of speakers
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Ξενάκης
15 millions of speakers
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Xenakis
14 millions of speakers
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Xenakis
10 millions of speakers
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Xenakis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Xenakis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «XENAKIS»

The term «Xenakis» is regularly used and occupies the 104.046 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «XENAKIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Xenakis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «XENAKIS»

Discover the use of Xenakis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Xenakis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Formalized Music: Thought and Mathematics in Composition
This edition of Formalized Music is an essential tool for understanding the man and the thought processes of one of this century's most important and revolutionary musical figures.
Iannis Xenakis, 1992
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Xenakis: His Life in Music
The book concludes with an up-to-date bibliography, discography, and a list of works."--BOOK JACKET.
James Harley, 2004
3
Music and Architecture: Architectural Projects, Texts, and ...
Sharon Kanach assisted the composer in gathering the texts for this, his last ambitious project. Her commentary throughout the book seeks to bridge the reciprocal influences between music and architecture in the Xenakis oeuvre.
Iannis Xenakis, 2008
4
Music Is Rapid Transportation: --From the Beatles to Xenakis
A truly alternative look at music lists, not one that merely includes the obvious but shows the connections of popular music to the avant garde, the obscure, the experimental, the quirky, and the adventurous, this edition leads the curious ...
Dan Lander, Daniel Kernohan, 2010
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Conversations With Iannis Xenakis
The music of Iannis Xenakis has been called brutal and violent, but at its best it is unsurpassed in power and impact. His innovations in musical technique and language have had a huge influence on 20th century music.
Bálint András Varga, 1996
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Iannis Xenakis: the man and his music : a conversation with ...
A brief, detailed biography of the composer/architect, student and protege of Honegger, Milhaud, Messiaen, Le Corbusier. Xenakis himself is a major proponent of advancing the boundaries of musical possibilities.
Mario Bois, 1980
7
Victorian Lace Today
Delicate and decorative, the historical lace patterns in this book are adventurous and dynamic.
Jane Sowerby, 2008
8
What Happened to the Soviet Union?: How and why American ...
Particularly important for what the work suggests about the relationships between government support and the academic community and the limits of independent thought and analysis.
Christopher I. Xenakis, 2002
9
Le Corbusier: Le Couvent Sainte Marie de La Tourette
The. Co-ordinating. Architects: lannis. Xenakis. and. André. Wogenscky. In 1953, Le Corbusier was at the height of his career. His time was spent overseeing a multitude of schemes, including the Unités in Rezé- les-Nantes and Berlin, the final ...
Philippe Potié, 2001
10
Socks, Socks, Socks: 70 Winning Patterns from the Knitter's ...
Provides patterns for basic socks, as well as children's socks, Icelandic socks, lace socks, and socks featuring specific colors, textures, or whimsical themes
Elaine Rowley, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «XENAKIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Xenakis is used in the context of the following news items.
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J-L names Xenakis-Makowski new superintendent
Courtesy photoKathleen Xenakis-Makowski, new superintendent at Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools, talks with Rick Holt, retiring J-L superintendent. «Petoskey News-Review, Jul 15»
2
Xenakis-Goen wedding
The bride is the daughter of Donna and George Xenakis of South Carolina, and the granddaughter of the late Mary and John Enos and the late Helen and ... «Manning Live, Jun 15»
3
Xenakis: IX CD review – delicacy and swing
Who knows what the spatially obsessed Xenakis would have thought of her overdubbing the multiple parts of the sixxen (an instrument of Xenakis's own ... «The Guardian, Apr 15»
4
The Hypnotic Groove Of Xenakis
Composers like John Cage and Edgard Varèse expanded musical horizons for percussionists and others, like Iannis Xenakis and Pierre Boulez, followed their ... «Jefferson Public Radio, Apr 15»
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Xenakis invokes resonant myth with elemental sounds
Xenakis (1922-2001) was an exile. In the 1940s, he was a member of ELAS, the Communist-led Greek resistance, helping to drive the Nazis from Greece. «Boston Globe, Feb 15»
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CIA medics monitored brutal interrogation tactics
“These doctors were co-opted when they knew better,” said Dr. Stephen Xenakis, a retired brigadier general with the U.S. Army's medical corps. Xenakis ... «PBS NewsHour, Dec 14»
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The US Military Mission Against Ebola
Dr. Xenakis, a retired Army brigadier general, is an adjunct professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Save Article; Sign In to Save ... «Wall Street Journal, Oct 14»
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'DOC X MD Funny Feelings' by Alan P. Xenakis, MD Reveals Mind …
Dr. Alan Xenakis, MD announced today the release of his latest book entitled "DOC X MD Funny Feelings." The new book, DOC X MD Funny Feelings translates ... «Broadway World, Jul 14»
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Ensemble Offspring review: Music of Iannis Xenakis frames joyous …
Xenakis' Charisma pitches cello sounds like grinding rock (Judith Hamann) against searing cries of the soul from the clarinet (Jason Noble). In Anthony Pateras' ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 14»
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Concert review: Xenakis vs Pateras (Synergy, Carriageworks)
Before Reich, before Glass, there was Iannis Xenakis – a Greek composer of great originality whose career saw him constantly questing for the refinement of his ... «Limelight Magazine, Apr 14»

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