(1910–81), American composer. He developed a style based on romanticism allied to classical forms; his music includes operas and orchestral and chamber music.
Definition of Barber, Samuel in US English:
Barber, Samuel
proper nounˈbärbər
(1910–81), US composer. He developed a style based on romanticism allied to classical forms. Notable works: Adagio for Strings (1936) and Vanessa (opera, 1958).