Stra ‧ vin ‧ sky, I ‧ gor /strəˈvɪnski, ˈiːɡɔːʳ/ BrE AmE
(1882–1971) a Russian musician, known especially for his ↑ ballet music, including The Firebird and The Rite of Spring , which he wrote for the ballet producer ↑ Diaghilev . His work was known for being modern and very different from anything done before.