Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Alton Glenn Miller: An American big band bandleader, musician, and arranger during the swing era. He is best known for leading one of the most popular and successful big bands of the 1930s and 1940s, known for its distinctive sound and hits like "In the Mood" and "Moonlight Serenade."

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The music of Alton Glenn Miller defined the sound of the swing era for many listeners.
  • Alton Glenn Miller's disappearance over the English Channel during World War II remains a mystery.

Advanced Usage

• "Miller sound": A term often used to describe the smooth, clarinet-led reed section sound characteristic of Glenn Miller's orchestra.

  • The band tried to emulate the famous Miller sound.

• "Glenn Miller Orchestra": The name of the musical ensemble he led, which continues to perform under that name.

  • Tickets for the Glenn Miller Orchestra's concert sold out quickly.

Variants and Related Words

• Glenn Miller (n): The common shortened form of the full name "Alton Glenn Miller."

  • Glenn Miller was a major figure in American music history.

• Big band (n): A type of musical ensemble associated with jazz and swing music, for which Miller was a famous leader.

  • The 1930s was the golden age of the big band.

Synonyms

• Bandleader: A leader of a musical band.
• Maestro: A distinguished musician, especially a conductor.

Related Phrases

• "In the Mood": The title of one of Glenn Miller's most famous and recognizable recordings.

  • The dance floor filled as soon as the band played "In the Mood."

• "Moonlight Serenade": Miller's signature theme song.

  • They played "Moonlight Serenade" for their first dance at the wedding.

Related Idioms

• "To have a Glenn Miller moment": (Informal, contextual) To experience or create a moment of classic, nostalgic swing music ambiance.
  • With the brass section playing so smoothly, the concert had a real Glenn Miller moment.

Noun

1. United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)