(1810–56), German composer; full name Robert Alexander Schumann. He was a leading romantic composer, particularly noted for his songs (including settings of poems by Heinrich Heine and Robert Burns) and piano music. His other works include four symphonies and much chamber music. His wife Clara (1819–96) was a noted pianist and composer.
Definition of Schumann, Robert in US English:
Schumann, Robert
proper noun-ˌmän
(1810–56), German composer; full name Robert Alexander Schumann. A leading romantic composer, he is particularly noted for his songs and piano music, as well as for four symphonies and much chamber music. His wife Clara Wieck (1819–96) was a noted pianist and composer.