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Roy Orbison performs on stage with his guitar.

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.
roy orbison

Roy Orbison performs on stage with his guitar.

Noun
  1. United States composer and rockabilly tenor popular in the 1950s (1936-1988)

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