pete seeger

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pete seeger

Pete Seeger plays his banjo for a crowd in a park.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Pete Seeger: An American folk singer, songwriter, and social activist. He is widely credited with popularizing and revitalizing interest in folk music in the United States, particularly during the mid-20th century. His career spanned decades, and he was known for his clear tenor voice, banjo and guitar playing, and commitment to social justice causes.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Pete Seeger performed at the Newport Folk Festival.
    • Many musicians were inspired by the work of Pete Seeger.
    • The song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" was written by Pete Seeger.
Advanced Usage
  • "In the tradition of Pete Seeger": Used to describe music or activism that follows his example of using folk music for social commentary and community building.
    • The new protest singer is very much in the tradition of Pete Seeger.
Variants and Related Words
  • Seeger: A common shorthand reference to the artist.
    • The album is a tribute to Seeger.
Synonyms
  • Folk singer: A performer of traditional or contemporary folk music.
  • Activist musician: An artist who uses music to promote social or political change.
Related Phrases
  • To carry on Pete Seeger's legacy: To continue the work or uphold the ideals associated with him.
    • A new generation of artists aims to carry on Pete Seeger's legacy.
Related Idioms
  • "Which side are you on?": A phrase from a famous labor song often performed by Pete Seeger, used rhetorically to ask for a commitment to a cause.
    • The speaker challenged the crowd, asking, "Which side are you on?"
pete seeger

Pete Seeger plays his banjo for a crowd in a park.

Noun
  1. United States folk singer who was largely responsible for the interest in folk music in the 1960s (born in 1919)

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