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Meaning of "Gershwin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GERSHWIN

Gershwin  [ˈɡɜːʃwɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GERSHWIN

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Gershwin is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GERSHWIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

George Gershwin

George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, as well as the opera Porgy and Bess. Gershwin studied piano under Charles Hambitzer and composition with Rubin Goldmark and Henry Cowell. He began his career as a song plugger, but soon started composing Broadway theatre works with his brother Ira Gershwin and Buddy DeSylva. He moved to Paris to study with Nadia Boulanger, where he began to compose An American in Paris. After returning to New York City, he wrote Porgy and Bess with Ira and the author DuBose Heyward. Initially a commercial failure, Porgy and Bess is now considered one of the most important American operas of the twentieth century. Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores until his death in 1937 from a brain tumor. Gershwin's compositions have been adapted for use in many films and for television, and several became jazz standards recorded in many variations.

Definition of Gershwin in the English dictionary

The definition of Gershwin in the dictionary is George, original name Jacob Gershvin. 1898–1937, US composer: incorporated jazz into works such as Rhapsody in Blue for piano and jazz band and the opera Porgy and Bess. Other definition of Gershwin is his brother, Ira, original name Israel Gershvin. 1896–1983, US song lyricist, noted esp for his collaboration with George Gershwin.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GERSHWIN


Alcuin
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Alwyn
ˈɔːlwɪn
Baldwin
ˈbɔːldwɪn
Darwin
ˈdɑːwɪn
Edwin
ˈɛdwɪn
Godwin
ˈɡɒdwɪn
Gwyn
ɡwɪn
harlequin
ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn
Irwin
ˈɛːwɪn
lawine
ˈlɔːwɪn
penguin
ˈpɛŋɡwɪn
quin
kwɪn
Quinn
kwɪn
Samhain
ˈsɑːwɪn
sanguine
ˈsæŋɡwɪn
sequin
ˈsiːkwɪn
Tarquin
ˈtɑːkwɪn
twin
twɪn
win
wɪn
wyn
wɪn

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Gesta Romanorum
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WORDS THAT END LIKE GERSHWIN

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Synonyms and antonyms of Gershwin in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Gershwin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GERSHWIN

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格什温
1,325 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
570 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
510 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
380 millions of speakers
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غيرشوين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Гершвин
278 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
270 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
260 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
220 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
190 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
180 millions of speakers

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ガーシュイン
130 millions of speakers

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거쉰
85 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
85 millions of speakers
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Gershwin
80 millions of speakers

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கெர்ஷ்வின்
75 millions of speakers

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गेर्श्विन
75 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
70 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
65 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
50 millions of speakers

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Гершвін
40 millions of speakers

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Gershwin
30 millions of speakers
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Gershwin
15 millions of speakers
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Gershwin
14 millions of speakers
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Gershwin
10 millions of speakers
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Gershwin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Gershwin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GERSHWIN»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GERSHWIN» OVER TIME

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

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6 QUOTES WITH «GERSHWIN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Gershwin.
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Michael Feinstein
He's a world-famous name to people who care about his music, but there are many people who have never heard of George Gershwin and those numbers increase.
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Michael Feinstein
The Gershwin legacy is extraordinary because George Gershwin died in 1937, but his music is as fresh and vital today as when he originally created it.
3
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
I did my New York debut at 21. It was 'On the Town' at the George Gershwin Theatre. New York is my artistic home.
4
Marvin Hamlisch
I was always drawn to Broadway musicals, and obviously composers like Gershwin, Rodgers, Berlin and Porter were writing music that I found wildly impressive.
5
Cat Power
From folk to tribal to Cab Calloway, Cole Porter, Gershwin to the Rolling Stones, whose first record was all covers, to country-western, bebop, blues, and even the referencing in classic hip hop to cliched love ballads of the '80s or whatever - that is kinda gone, and that's just terrifying to me.
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Maurice Ravel
You might lose your spontaneity and, instead of composing first-rate Gershwin, end up with second rate Ravel.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GERSHWIN»

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George Gershwin: His Life and Work
This comprehensive biography of George Gershwin (1898-1937) unravels the myths surrounding one of America's most celebrated composers and establishes the enduring value of his music.
Howard Pollack, 2007
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Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
A study of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue as musical work, historical event and cultural document.
David Schiff, 1997
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George Gershwin: A Bio-bibliography
American composer George Gershwin, an icon of the American Jazz Age, indelibly marked 20th-century music, with many of his works becoming standards in the popular and jazz music repertory.
Norbert Carnovale, 2000
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George Gershwin: An Intimate Portrait
Decades would pass before his most ambitious composition was universally regarded as one of music's lasting treasures and before his stature as a great composer became secure._x000B__x000B_In this book, Walter Rimler makes use of fresh ...
Walter Rimler, 2009
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The George Gershwin Reader
Sprinkled throughout the book are excerpts from Gershwin's own letters, which offer unique insight into this fascinating and charming man.
Robert Wyatt, John Andrew Johnson Assistant Professor of Music Syracuse University, 2004
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George Gershwin: His Journey to Greatness
A revised biography traces Gershwin's development from his childhood (on New York's East Side) to his present status in American music
David Ewen, 1986
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George Gershwin: A New Biography
Traces the life and career of the noted composer, examines his most important works, and discusses his personal life and his influence on the development of American music and on the relationship between jazz and classical music.
William Hyland, 2003
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The Music of Gershwin
Written in a fluid, conversational style and illustrated with numerous musical examples, some of which have never before been published, this book will be enjoyed by general readers and appreciated by professional musicians and musical ...
Steven E. Gilbert, 1995
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Fascinating Rhythm: The Collaboration of George and Ira Gershwin
Offers special insight into some of the most popular songs of the twentieth century
Deena Rosenberg, 1991
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Gershwin: With a New Critical Discography
Traces the life of the popular American songwriter and composer, and discusses his influence on popular song and the musical theater
Edward Jablonski, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GERSHWIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Gershwin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gershwin & Gottschalk - Toe Tapping Delights
The Aeolian Hall presents Clark Bryan and Marion Miller performing piano duets featuring the music of George Gershwin and Louis Gottaschalk, two composers ... «London Free Press, Jul 15»
2
Rockwiz brings ARIA Hall of Fame tour to Geelong
Following a similar format to the TV episodes filmed in St Kilda inside the Espy's Gershwin Room, the live gigs will see charismatic host Julia ... «Geelong Advertiser, Jul 15»
3
Evergreen Emmanuel's dream life continues in Music City
... folk and blues mash-up features an original song alongside tracks from Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Django Reinhardt and Gershwin. «The West Australian, Jul 15»
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Under clear skies, Tanglewood shifts into higher gear
... for a solo recital in which Carpenter purveyed thickly layered, kinetically charged renditions of works by Gershwin, Bach, Wagner, and others. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
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The not so friendly skies of America
There are few things more American than Gershwin piping through the speakers as you taxi down the runway. Yet for the second time in two ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
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Peruvian mood on favourites
Rhythm changes then riffed on the Gershwin standard I've got Rhythm, with Peruvian overtones; and the first-half closer Deeper and Deeper ... «The West Australian, Jul 15»
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Summertime fashions have never been easy
“Summertime, and the livin' is easy ...” I was two years old when DuBose Heyward composed those lyrics for George Gershwin's “Porgy and ... «Edmond Sun, Jul 15»
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July 11, 1937: George Gershwin Dies
“More than any other one person, George Gershwin has reminded his hearers that the division between good and bad cuts across all others.” ... «The Nation., Jul 15»
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Willie Nelson to Receive Gershwin Prize
Willie Nelson will be awarded this year's Gershwin Price for Popular Song. The honor will be bestowed upon the iconic country musician at a ... «jambands.com, Jul 15»
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Today in History: Remembering George Gershwin
In 1937, American composer and pianist George Gershwin died at a Los Angeles hospital of a brain tumor; he was 38. Listen to 'Rhapsody in ... «Santa Cruz Sentinel, Jul 15»

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