German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949).

synonym: Richard Strauss.

Austrian composer and son of Strauss the Elder; composed many famous waltzes and became known as the `waltz king' (1825-1899).

synonyms: Johann Strauss, Strauss the Younger.

Austrian composer of waltzes (1804-1849).

synonyms: Johann Strauss, Strauss the Elder.