Woody Herman

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An American jazz musician and bandleader: Woody Herman was a prominent figure in jazz, known for his skills as a clarinetist, saxophonist, and vocalist, who led various successful big bands from the 1930s through the 1980s.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Woody Herman's band, "The Thundering Herd," was famous for its energetic performances.
    • Many young musicians got their start playing in Woody Herman's orchestra.
Advanced Usage
  • "A Woody Herman arrangement": refers to a musical chart or composition originally written for or popularized by Woody Herman's band.
    • The college jazz band played a classic Woody Herman arrangement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Herman, Woodrow Charles Herman: The full name of the musician.
  • The Thundering Herd: A nickname for one of Woody Herman's most famous bands.
Synonyms
  • Bandleader: A leader of a musical group.
  • Jazz musician: A performer or composer of jazz music.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "In the Herman tradition": Describing music or a band that follows the style pioneered by Woody Herman.
    • This modern ensemble plays with a real drive, very much in the Herman tradition.
Noun
  1. United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

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