Woodrow Charles Herman

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Definition

Proper noun A person's full name, specifically referring to an American jazz musician and bandleader who lived from 1913 to 1987. This name is most commonly associated with the musician known professionally as Woody Herman.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to identify the individual. It is typically found in biographical, historical, or musical contexts. * Woodrow Charles Herman led one of the most popular big bands of the swing era. * The biography detailed the early life of Woodrow Charles Herman.

Advanced Usage
  • The name is often mentioned in discussions about the evolution of big band jazz into more modern styles like bebop and cool jazz.
  • In academic writing, the full birth name may be used to distinguish the person from his stage persona, "Woody Herman."
Variants and Related Words
  • Woody Herman (noun): The professional stage name and the most common referent for . This is not a variant of the target phrase itself but its associated public identity.
    • Woody Herman's band was known as "The Herd."
Synonyms
  • Woody Herman (This is the primary synonym, being his professional name).
  • Bandleader (This is a descriptive term for his role, not a synonym for the name itself).
  • Jazz musician (This is a descriptive term for his profession).
Related Idioms or Phrases

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this proper name. It functions solely as an identifier for the person.

Noun
  1. United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)