gershwin

Thân thiện

A pianist plays a lively Gershwin tune on a grand piano.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A surname of notable American composers and lyricists: Specifically refers to George Gershwin (1898-1937), a composer known for blending jazz with classical music and writing for musical theater, and Ira Gershwin (1896-1983), a lyricist who often worked with his brother George.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The concert featured the works of Gershwin. (This refers to music composed by George Gershwin, and possibly lyrics by Ira Gershwin.)
  • She is studying the collaboration between the Gershwin brothers. (This refers to the creative partnership of George and Ira Gershwin.)

Advanced Usage

• "Gershwinesque" (adj): Describing something reminiscent of the style of George Gershwin's music, particularly its fusion of jazz and classical elements.
  • The pianist's original composition had a distinctly Gershwinesque flair.

Variants and Related Words

• Gershwin, George: The composer (1898-1937).
• Gershwin, Ira: The lyricist (1896-1983).
• Gershwins, The: A collective term for the brothers George and Ira Gershwin.

Synonyms

• Composer (for George): tune-smith, song-writer.
• Lyricist (for Ira): wordsmith, librettist.

Related Phrases

• "By Gershwin": A phrase used to credit George Gershwin as the composer of a piece of music.
  • The orchestra performed "Rhapsody in Blue" by Gershwin.
• "Gershwin and...": A common construction highlighting collaboration, often followed by the name of a lyricist (e.g., "Gershwin and Sondheim" in a comparative context) or referring to "Gershwin and Gershwin" for the brothers' work.
  • The songbook featured classics by Gershwin and Kern.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States composer who incorporated jazz into classical forms and composed scores for musical comedies (1898-1937)
2. United States lyricist who frequently collaborated with his brother George Gershwin (1896-1983)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Gershwin
• George Gershwin
• Ira Gershwin