barrelhouse
Definition
Noun: 1. A cheap, rough, or disreputable establishment for drinking and dancing, often featuring boogie-woogie or early jazz piano music. This term historically refers to low-cost saloons or taverns, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for their lively, informal atmosphere.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The old piano player learned his craft in a noisy barrelhouse down by the docks.
- After the long journey, they found themselves in a dimly lit barrelhouse, listening to raucous music.
- The historian described the area as being full of barrelhouses and gambling dens.
Advanced Usage
- Musical Style: The term "barrelhouse" is also used to describe a raw, driving style of blues or boogie-woogie piano music that originated in such establishments.
- He is famous for his powerful barrelhouse piano playing.
Variants and Related Words
- Barrelhouse piano (noun phrase): The specific style of piano music associated with these venues.
- The concert featured an amazing set of barrelhouse piano.
Synonyms
- Dive: A disreputable bar or nightclub.
- Honky-tonk: A cheap, noisy bar or dance hall, especially in the southern U.S., often providing country music.
- Juke joint: A similar establishment, particularly in the rural southern U.S., for drinking, dancing, and music.
- Gin mill: (Slang, dated) A bar or saloon.
Related Idioms
- No direct idioms are commonly formed with the single word "barrelhouse." The term itself functions as a vivid descriptor of a specific type of place and its associated culture.
Noun
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a cheap drinking and dancing establishment
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