(1899–1963), French composer; full name Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc. He was a member of Les Six. His work is characterized by lyricism as well as the use of idioms of popular music such as jazz, and includes songs and the ballet Les Biches (1923).
Definition of Poulenc, Francis in US English:
Poulenc, Francis
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(1899–1963), French composer; full name Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc. A member of Les Six, his work is characterized by lyricism as well as by the use of idioms of popular music such as jazz.