cole porter

Thân thiện

Cole Porter wrote many famous songs for Broadway musicals.

Definition

Proper noun: * Cole Porter: An American composer and lyricist known for his sophisticated and witty contributions to musical theater and popular song. He lived from 1891 to 1946.

Usage

• The name "Cole Porter" is used to refer to the person, his body of work, or the distinctive style associated with him.
• It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Cole Porter wrote both the music and lyrics for classics like "Night and Day."
  • The gala will feature a tribute to the songs of Cole Porter.
  • His clever wordplay is a hallmark of the Cole Porter style.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively to describe works or characteristics in his style.
  • The play has a very Cole Porter-esque feel to its dialogue and songs.

Variants and Related Words

• Porter, Cole Albert Porter: The full name of the composer.

Synonyms

• Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter. (Note: These are general terms; "Cole Porter" is a specific, unique referent.)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• While not an idiom, the phrase "a Cole Porter song" is a common cultural reference denoting a song that is melodically rich and lyrically clever.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Porter
• Cole Porter
• Cole Albert Porter