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gershwin

/ˈɡɜːrʃwɪn/

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noun

/ˈɡɜːrʃwɪn/B2formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к фамилии двух известных американских музыкантов: Айры Гершвина, поэта-песенника, часто сотрудничавшего со своим братом, и Джорджа Гершвина, композитора, который включал джаз в классические формы и писал музыку для музыкальных комедий.

A proper noun referring to a surname of two notable American musicians: Ira Gershwin, a lyricist who frequently collaborated with his brother, and George Gershwin, a composer who incorporated jazz into classical forms and wrote scores for musical comedies.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. George GershwinB2formalamericanart

    An American composer and pianist (1898–1937) who blended classical music with jazz and popular styles, known for works like 'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'Porgy and Bess'.

    ruДжордж Гершвин

    • George Gershwin composed the famous opera 'Porgy and Bess'.
    • His piece 'Rhapsody in Blue' is a landmark in American music.
    • Gershwin's work influenced many later composers.
  2. Ira GershwinB2formalamericanart

    An American lyricist (1896–1983) who collaborated with his brother George Gershwin, writing lyrics for many classic songs.

    ruАйра Гершвин

    • Ira Gershwin wrote the lyrics for 'I Got Rhythm'.
    • He collaborated with his brother on numerous Broadway shows.
    • Ira's clever wordplay made their songs timeless.
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