Orbison

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Definition

Proper noun * Roy Orbison: An American singer, songwriter, and musician, known for his powerful, operatic voice and emotional ballads within the rock and roll and rockabilly genres. He was a prominent figure in popular music during the 1950s and 1960s.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • "Only the Lonely" is one of Orbison's most famous songs.
    • Many musicians cite Orbison as a major influence on their work.
    • The concert featured a tribute to the music of Roy Orbison.
Advanced Usage
  • The name "Orbison" is often used metonymically to refer to his distinctive musical style or vocal technique.
    • The singer's performance had a touch of Orbison in its dramatic delivery.
Variants and Related Words
  • Orbisonian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Roy Orbison or his music.
    • The song's melancholic melody and soaring vocals are truly Orbisonian.
Synonyms
  • The Big O (a common nickname)
  • The Caruso of Rock (a descriptive epithet)
Related Idioms & Phrases
  • (Singing) in the shadow of Orbison: Used to describe a performer with a powerful, dramatic vocal style that invites comparison to Roy Orbison.
    • With that four-octave range, he's been singing in the shadow of Orbison his entire career.
Noun
  1. United States composer and rockabilly tenor popular in the 1950s (1936-1988)

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