Britten

/ˈbrɪtən/

Meaning & Definition

proper noun

A surname of English origin, made famous by the composer Benjamin Britten.

Britten's music is celebrated for its complexity and emotional depth.

Refers to Benjamin Britten, a prominent 20th-century English composer known for his operas and orchestral works.

The festival will feature several operas composed by Britten.

Can also refer to places or institutions named after Benjamin Britten.

We visited the Britten Pavilion, which showcases his contributions to music.

Originates from Old English, possibly meaning 'from Briton' or 'British descent'.

Britten's War Requiem

A choral composition by Benjamin Britten that combines the Latin Requiem mass with war poetry.

Britten's The Turn of the Screw

An opera composed by Britten based on the novella by Henry James.

Briton

A native or inhabitant of Britain.

Brittany

A region in France, not directly related but shares etymological ties.

To act or perform with excessive flair, reminiscent of Britten's compositions.

She really brittened up the performance with her dramatic flair.

Referring to something uniquely British in taste or style.

This tea has a very britten flavor, so quintessentially British.