Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Kathryn Elizabeth Smith: A stage name, specifically referring to the American singer Kathryn Elizabeth Smith, who was widely known for her performances of patriotic songs. This name identifies a specific historical figure in 20th-century American popular music.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The concert featured classics made famous by Kathryn Elizabeth Smith.
  • Many historians of American music discuss the career of Kathryn Elizabeth Smith.

Advanced Usage

• "The songs of Kathryn Elizabeth Smith": Used to refer to the musical repertoire associated with her.
  • The museum exhibit showcased the songs of Kathryn Elizabeth Smith.

Variants and Related Words

• Kate Smith: The common professional name and public identity for Kathryn Elizabeth Smith.
  • Kate Smith became a national symbol during World War II.

Synonyms

• Kate Smith: The primary synonym, being her professional stage name.
• The Songbird of the South: A nickname sometimes associated with her public persona.

Related Idioms

• "Like Kate Smith": Used to describe a powerful, resonant singing voice, particularly when performing traditional or patriotic material.
  • She sang the anthem with a voice like Kate Smith.

Noun

1. United States singer noted for her rendition of patriotic songs (1909-1986)