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When I was 15, if anything, I thought I was going to be a Delta bluesman, which is so ridiculous.
James Bay

Meaning of "bluesman" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BLUESMAN

bluesman  [ˈblu:zmən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BLUESMAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bluesman is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BLUESMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bluesman

Blues

Blues is a musical form and genre that originated in African-American communities in the "Deep South" of the United States around the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads. The blues form, ubiquitous in jazz, rhythm and blues and rock and roll, is characterized by specific chord progressions, of which the twelve-bar blues is the most common. The blue notes that, for expressive purposes are sung or played flattened or gradually bent in relation to the pitch of the major scale, are also an important part of the sound. Blues as a genre is based on the blues form but possesses other characteristics such as lyrics, bass lines, and instruments. Blues sub-genres include country blues, such as Delta, Piedmont and Texas blues, and urban blues styles such as Chicago and West Coast blues. World War II marked the transition from acoustic to electric blues and the progressive opening of blues music to a wider audience, especially white listeners. In the 1960s and 1970s, a hybrid form called blues-rock evolved.

Definition of bluesman in the English dictionary

The definition of bluesman in the dictionary is musician who plays blues.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BLUESMAN


groomsman
ˈɡruːmzmən
groundsman
ˈɡraʊndzmən
guardsman
ˈɡɑːdzmən
kinsman
ˈkɪnzmən
lensman
ˈlenzmən
linesman
ˈlaɪnzmən
oarsman
ˈɔːzmən
ombudsman
ˈɒmbʊdzmən
outdoorsman
ˌaʊtˈdɔːzmən
plainsman
ˈpleɪnzmən
salesman
ˈseɪlzmən
seedsman
ˈsiːdzmən
swordsman
ˈsɔːdzmən
talisman
ˈtælɪzmən
Tasman
ˈtæzmən
tradesman
ˈtreɪdzmən
tribesman
ˈtraɪbzmən
tribesmen
ˈtraɪbzmən
Wiseman
ˈwaɪzmən
woodsman
ˈwʊdzmən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BLUESMAN

bluemouth
blueness
bluenose
bluepoint
blueprint
bluer
blues
blues band
blues guitar
blueshift
bluesmen
bluesnarfing
bluest
bluestem
bluestocking
bluestone
bluesy
bluet
bluethroat
bluetick

WORDS THAT END LIKE BLUESMAN

bedesman
brakesman
businessman
dalesman
desman
doorstep salesman
elder statesman
estatesman
gamesman
islesman
lodesman
meresman
plainclothesman
sharesman
sidesman
spokesman
statesman
supersalesman
tidesman
travelling salesman
used-car salesman

Synonyms and antonyms of bluesman in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bluesman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BLUESMAN

Find out the translation of bluesman to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bluesman from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bluesman» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

bluesman
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bluesman
570 millions of speakers

English

bluesman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Bluesman
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

bluesman
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

блюзмен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bluesman
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

bluesman
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bluesman
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bluesman
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bluesman
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブルースマン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

블루스 맨
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bluesman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Nghệ sĩ blues
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புளூஸ்மான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्ल्यूसमैन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

blues´cuyum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bluesman
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bluesman
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

блюзмен
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bluesman
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

bluesman
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

blues
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bluesman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bluesman
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bluesman

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BLUESMAN»

The term «bluesman» is regularly used and occupies the 89.073 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BLUESMAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bluesman

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2 QUOTES WITH «BLUESMAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bluesman.
1
James Bay
When I was 15, if anything, I thought I was going to be a Delta bluesman, which is so ridiculous.
2
B. B. King
You've heard me call myself a bluesman and a blues singer. I call myself a blues singer, but you ain't never heard me call myself a blues guitar man. Well, that's because there's been so many can do it better'n I can, play the blues better'n me. I think a lot of them have told me things, taught me things.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLUESMAN»

Discover the use of bluesman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bluesman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bluegrass Bluesman: A Memoir
A pivotal member of the hugely successful bluegrass band Flatt and Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys, Dobro pioneer Josh Graves was a living link between bluegrass music and the blues.
Josh Graves, Fred Bartenstein, 2012
2
Bluesman
Based on the true-to-life experiences of the author growing up on the cotton plantations in Mississippi, this is the story of a young man whose dream was to play, sing and preach the blues.
Fred Steen, 1998
3
Bluesman: A Novel
It is the summer of 1967 and Leo Suther is about to turn eighteen. This is the summer that everyone has something to teach Leo. His father warns him that "life can turn on a dime." Allie, his girlfriend, wants to teach him about love.
Andre Dubus, III, 1993
4
Lil' Choo-Choo Johnson, Bluesman
He currently lives near Rochester, New York. Lil' Choo-Choo Johnson, Bluesman is his first novel.
Bryan Krull, 2010
5
Bluesman
A graphic tribute to the African-American blues experience traces the story of the fictional Lem Taylor and Ironwood Malcott, who tour the juke joints and cornfields of Depression-era Arkansas, where they take self-compromising risks and ...
Rob Vollmar, 2008
6
Blues!.. Why Blues and Latin Music?: Bluesman, Bluesman, ...
Learn about Leadbelly, Roy Gaines, Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy, Jennifer Lopez, B.B. King, and many more! Learn about the different kinds of music, the songs they sang, and how to do Blues and Latin math! In Spanish and English.
Carolyn Washington-Gaines, 2012
7
Taj Mahal: Autobiography of a Bluesman
He has performed with the likes of Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, John Lee Hooker, and The Rolling Stones, among others. In this autobiography, Taj Mahal conveys his personal honest and frank account of his life and legacy.
Taj Mahal, 2002
8
Ain't Bad for a Pink: The Life of Bluesman Pete 'Snakey ...
This is the man who cooked breakfast for Jimmy Witherspoon. This is the man who topped the blues charts in Georgia. This is the man who was almost arrested for snorting snuff in Stoke-on-Trent.
Sandra Gibson, 2011
9
The Bluesman: The Musical Heritage of Black Men and Women in ...
Examines the spiritual, social, and anthropological roots of the blues.
Julio Finn, 1992
10
The World Don't Owe Me Nothing: The Life and Times of Delta ...
From the son of a sharecropper to an itinerant bluesman, Honeyboy's stories of good friends Charlie Patton, Big Walter Horton, Little Walter Jacobs, and Robert Johnson are a godsend to blues fans.
David Honeyboy Edwards, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLUESMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bluesman is used in the context of the following news items.
1
From the archive, 7 July 1975: Pink Floyd at Knebworth
The cult hero Steve Miller turned out to be a pleasant, slick bluesman with a good voice – but little more. Captain Beefheart looked older and ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Live Review: Foo Fighters at Washington, DC's RFK Stadium (7/4)
The Chicago bluesman did, however, make a misstep by handing over too much lead time to guest guitarist Quinn Sullivan. Sure, the ... «Consequence of Sound, Jul 15»
3
Jazz Fest can lift spirits
... of the Wanton Bishops match Freddie note-for-note, with a raw rock edge, and the great Texas bluesman smiles down from heaven. «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
4
Dr. John Coming to Ardmore Music Hall
The New Orleans bluesman is set to perform at the Live from the Lot Music ... Legendary bluesman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John is ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
5
Con Brio's powerful protest, King Louis' Blue Revue and Friday …
... brothers reunited after long careers apart, brought a cowboy flair to their originals and covers of Big Bill Broonzy, the late Chicago bluesman. «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
6
What Kevin Heard: 'Bill Wyman is going to play until he drops'
... actually decided that rather like the classic bluesman who inspired him so much during his formative years he's going to "play until he drops". «getwestlondon, Jul 15»
7
MUD MORGANFIELD (AKA MUDDY WATERS JR)
Naturally, Mud, the eldest son of legendary bluesman 'Muddy Waters', was drawn to music at an early age. In 2014 Mud's new album, For Pops, recorded in ... «Hampshire Chronicle, Jul 15»
8
Wolverton: Apple Music impresses a subscription skeptic
... to think about -- and with a catalog ranging from Delta bluesman Charley Patton to Australian pop star Sia, a whole lot more to listen to. «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
9
Seaman grad returns home as part of national blues act
The society featured Hern at the Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival, including a chance in 2011 to perform with Louisiana bluesman Buddy Flett. «Topeka Capital Journal, Jul 15»
10
Bluesman's family sues Rod Stewart over 85-year-old song
The family of late bluesman Armenter 'Bo Carter' Chatmon is suing ROD STEWART over a bonus track on the rocker's 2013 album TIME. «New Magazine, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Bluesman [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bluesman>. May 2024 ».
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