Definition

Proper noun: * Arthur Jacob Arshawsky: The birth name of the American musician and bandleader known professionally as Artie Shaw. He was a prominent clarinetist, composer, and leader of one of the most popular and innovative swing bands during the big band era.

Usage Notes

• This term is used almost exclusively in biographical or historical contexts to refer to the individual's full legal name at birth.
• In common usage, including discussions of his music and career, he is universally referred to by his stage name, Artie Shaw. "Arthur Jacob Arshawsky" is primarily used to denote his identity before fame or in formal records.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The musician we know as Artie Shaw was born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky in New York City.
  • The biography details the early life of Arthur Jacob Arshawsky before he became a star.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often presented in the context of discussing the personal history, heritage, or name change of the famous bandleader.
  • He adopted the simpler stage name to distance his professional life from his personal origins as Arthur Jacob Arshawsky.

Variants and Related Words

• Artie Shaw (proper noun): The professional name and the primary term used for this individual, especially regarding his musical work and public persona.
  • Artie Shaw's recording of "Begin the Beguine" was a massive hit.

Synonyms

• Artie Shaw: This is the direct and most common synonym, representing the same person.

Related Phrases

• Birth name of Artie Shaw: A common descriptive phrase used to connect the two names.
  • Arthur Jacob Arshawsky is the birth name of the great swing clarinetist Artie Shaw.

Noun

1. United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)