Brahms, JOHANNES

b. 1833. Most eminent of living German composers. His fame dates from 1853, when he visited Schumann in Dü eldorf. Since 1861 he has lived in Vienna. He is an exemplar of cla ic thought and manner, and in his adherence to form stands as the opponent of the school stimulated by Liszt and Wagner. His principal works are four symphonies, the German Requiem, Triumph lied, and concertos for the violin and piano. Brails. Ropes pa ing through pulleys on the mizzenmast and yard used to tru the sail up to the mast. Also, ropes used to haul up the bottoms, lower corners and skirts of the other great sails.