Goodman

/'gudmæn/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Benny Goodman: A famous American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the "King of Swing." He led one of the most popular big bands in the 1930s and 1940s and was notable for integrating his band racially during the era of segregation.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Goodman was a pivotal figure in the swing era.
    • The museum has an exhibit dedicated to the life of Goodman.
Advanced Usage
  • "Goodmanesque" (adj): Resembling or characteristic of the style of Benny Goodman.
    • The clarinetist delivered a Goodmanesque performance that thrilled the audience.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bandleader (n): A leader of a musical band.
  • Clarinetist (n): A person who plays the clarinet.
Synonyms
  • The King of Swing: A nickname for Benny Goodman.
  • Benny Goodman: The full name.
Noun
  1. United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)