Pete Seeger

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Pete Seeger: An American folk singer, songwriter, and social activist. He is widely credited with popularizing and revitalizing interest in folk music in the United States, particularly during the mid-20th century. His career spanned decades, and he was known for his clear tenor voice, banjo and guitar playing, and commitment to social justice causes.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Pete Seeger performed at the Newport Folk Festival.
    • Many musicians were inspired by the work of Pete Seeger.
    • The song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" was written by Pete Seeger.
Advanced Usage
  • "In the tradition of Pete Seeger": Used to describe music or activism that follows his example of using folk music for social commentary and community building.
    • The new protest singer is very much in the tradition of Pete Seeger.
Variants and Related Words
  • Seeger: A common shorthand reference to the artist.
    • The album is a tribute to Seeger.
Synonyms
  • Folk singer: A performer of traditional or contemporary folk music.
  • Activist musician: An artist who uses music to promote social or political change.
Related Phrases
  • To carry on Pete Seeger's legacy: To continue the work or uphold the ideals associated with him.
    • A new generation of artists aims to carry on Pete Seeger's legacy.
Related Idioms
  • "Which side are you on?": A phrase from a famous labor song often performed by Pete Seeger, used rhetorically to ask for a commitment to a cause.
    • The speaker challenged the crowd, asking, "Which side are you on?"
Noun
  1. United States folk singer who was largely responsible for the interest in folk music in the 1960s (born in 1919)

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