benny goodman
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Benny Goodman: A renowned American clarinetist and bandleader, famous for forming a large, racially integrated orchestra in 1934 and popularizing swing music. He is often called the "King of Swing."
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
Advanced Usage
- "The Benny Goodman Orchestra": Refers specifically to the big band he led.
Variants and Related Words
- Goodman: A common shorthand reference to Benny Goodman.
Synonyms
- King of Swing: An epithet for Benny Goodman.
- Benjamin David Goodman: His full birth name.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "Like Benny Goodman": Used informally to describe something stylish, swinging, or excellently performed in a jazz context.
Noun
- United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)