Woodrow Wilson Guthrie
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A person's name: Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was a United States folk singer and songwriter, active in the mid-20th century. He is known for his significant influence on American folk music and for writing songs about social issues, the common people, and the American experience.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum had an exhibit dedicated to Woodrow Wilson Guthrie and his legacy.
- Many modern folk musicians cite Woodrow Wilson Guthrie as a major inspiration.
Advanced Usage
- Used as a cultural reference point: The name is often used to represent the tradition of socially conscious folk music.
- His songwriting has a direct lineage back to Woodrow Wilson Guthrie.
Variants and Related Words
Woody Guthrie (noun): The common, shortened name for Woodrow Wilson Guthrie.
- Woody Guthrie's guitar was famously labeled with the phrase "This machine kills fascists."
Guthrie-esque (adj): Describing something reminiscent of or in the style of Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, particularly in its folk authenticity or social commentary.
- The protest song had a Guthrie-esque quality to its lyrics.
Synonyms
- Folk singer: A performer of traditional or contemporary folk music.
- Songwriter: A person who writes the words or music for songs.
Related Phrases
- "Dust Bowl balladeer": A common epithet for Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, referencing his songs about the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era.
- Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, the Dust Bowl balladeer, captured the hardship of the era in his music.
Noun
- United States folk singer and songwriter (1912-1967)