Schumann

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈʃuːmən/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(sho̅o̅′män)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Schu•mann  (sho̅o̅′män),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Biographical Clara (Clara Wieck), 1819–96 German pianist and composer (wife of Robert Schumann).
Ro•bert  (rob′ərt; Ger. rō′bert),USA pronunciation 1810–56, German composer.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Schumann /ˈʃuːmən/ n
  1. Elisabeth ( eˈliːzabɛt ). 1888–1952, German soprano, noted esp for her interpretations of lieder
  2. Robert Alexander ( ˈroːbɛrt alɛˈksandər ). 1810–56, German romantic composer, noted esp for his piano music, such as Carneval (1835) and Kreisleriana (1838), his songs, and four symphonies
'Schumann' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Heine - lied - Schumann-Heink

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