HyperDic: benny_goodman

English > 1 sense of the expression Benny Goodman:
NOUNperson Benny Goodman, Goodman, Benjamin David Goodman, King of SwingUnited States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz / jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
English > Benny Goodman: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz / jazz known as swing (1909-1986).
SynonymsGoodman, Benjamin David Goodman, King of Swing
Instance ofbandleaderThe leader of a dance band
clarinetist, clarinettistA musician who plays the clarinet
SpanishBenjamin David Goodman, Benny Goodman
CatalanBenny Goodman

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