Definitions for gershwin
ˈgɜrʃ wɪngersh·win

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1. Gershwin, Ira Gershwinnoun

   United States lyricist who frequently collaborated with his brother George Gershwin (1896-1983)

2. Gershwin, George Gershwinnoun

   United States composer who incorporated jazz into classical forms and composed scores for musical comedies (1898-1937)

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1. gershwin

   George Gershwin (; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs "Swanee" (1919) and "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924), the jazz standards "Embraceable You" (1928) and "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime". Gershwin studied piano under Charles Hambitzer and composition with Rubin Goldmark, Henry Cowell, and Joseph Brody. He began his career as a song plugger but soon started composing Broadway theater works with his brother Ira Gershwin and with Buddy DeSylva. He moved to Paris, intending to study with Nadia Boulanger, but she refused him, afraid that rigorous classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style; Maurice Ravel voiced similar objections when Gershwin inquired about studying with him. He subsequently composed An American in Paris, returned to New York City and wrote Porgy and Bess with Ira and DuBose Heyward. Initially a commercial failure, it came to be considered one of the most important American operas of the twentieth century and an American cultural classic. Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores. He died in 1937 of a brain tumor.His compositions have been adapted for use in film and television, with many becoming jazz standards.

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1. gershwin

   Gershwin is often referred to as George Gershwin, an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. He was known for his work in Broadway theatries and Hollywood films, along with works like "Rhapsody in Blue" or "An American in Paris" which have become staples in the orchestral repertoire. Gershwin's compositions have also been used in numerous films and television shows over the years. The term "Gershwin" generally represents his influential contributions in the world of music.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gershwin in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of gershwin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of gershwin in a Sentence

1. Lisa Carling:

   We are unique in that regard because we have a mailing list of 7,600 individuals and each represents households. The Gershwin Theatre for ‘Wicked’ has a capacity of close to 2,000. ‘Aladdin’ has over 1,700 seats— that’s not enough for our entire list.

2. Larry Starr:

   Most of the songs at that time were written to be popular and people like Gershwin or Rodgers would have been surprised that they outlived their time.

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References

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