roy orbison
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Definition
Proper noun: * Roy Orbison: An American singer, songwriter, and musician, renowned for his powerful, operatic voice and his contributions to rock and roll and rockabilly music, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- "Roy Orbison" is often called "The Big O" and is famous for his dark sunglasses.
- The song "Oh, Pretty Woman" was a global hit for Roy Orbison.
- Many musicians cite Roy Orbison as a major influence on their work.
Advanced Usage
- "an Orbison song": A song written or famously performed by Roy Orbison, typically characterized by emotional depth and dramatic vocal delivery.
- The band decided to cover an Orbison song for their encore.
- "in the style of Orbison": Describing a musical performance that emulates his distinctive vocal power and melancholic style.
- The singer delivered the ballad in the style of Orbison.
Variants and Related Words
- Orbisonian (adj, informal): Pertaining to or characteristic of Roy Orbison's musical style.
- The track has an almost Orbisonian grandeur to it.
Synonyms
- The Big O (nickname): A common nickname for Roy Orbison.
- The Caruso of Rock (epithet): An epithet highlighting the operatic quality of his voice within rock music.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Only the Lonely": The title of one of his famous songs, often used to evoke a feeling of deep solitude.
- After everyone left, he felt like the king of "Only the Lonely".
- "Crying over you": A phrase popularized by his hit song , used to express profound sadness or regret.
- She spent the night crying over you, just like in the old song.
Noun
- United States composer and rockabilly tenor popular in the 1950s (1936-1988)