leadbelly

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A stage name: "Leadbelly" is the stage name of Huddie William Ledbetter, an influential American folk and blues musician.
    • A cultural figure: The name refers specifically to the singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his powerful vocals, twelve-string guitar playing, and repertoire of folk standards, blues, and protest songs.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The music of Leadbelly has inspired generations of folk and rock musicians.
    • We studied the life and work of Leadbelly in our American music history class.
Advanced Usage
  • As a metonym: The name "Leadbelly" can be used to represent the genre or spirit of early 20th-century American folk music.
    • The festival had a distinct Leadbelly vibe, with lots of acoustic guitars and storytelling songs.
Variants and Related Words
  • Huddie Ledbetter (proper noun): The birth name of the musician known as Leadbelly.
  • Lead Belly (proper noun): An alternative, spaced spelling of the stage name.
Synonyms
  • Folk singer: A performer of traditional or contemporary folk music.
  • Bluesman: A male performer of blues music.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • Like a Leadbelly song: Used to describe something that is raw, authentic, or tells a story of hardship.
    • His account of the journey was like a Leadbelly song—full of struggle and soul.
Noun
  1. United States folk singer and composer (1885-1949)

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