(1875–1937), French composer; full name Maurice Joseph Ravel. His works are somewhat impressionistic in style, employing colourful orchestration and unresolved dissonances. Notable works: the ballets Daphnis and Chloë (1912) and Boléro (1928) and the orchestral work La Valse (1920).
Definition of Ravel, Maurice in US English:
Ravel, Maurice
proper nounrəˈvel
(1875–1937), French composer; full name Maurice Joseph Ravel. His works, which are noted for their colorful orchestration, have a distinctive tone and make use of unresolved dissonances. Notable works: Daphnis and Chloë (1912) and Boléro (1928).