Gershwin Definition & Meaning

gershwin
noun
  1. United States lyricist who frequently collaborated with his brother George Gershwin (1896-1983)
  2. United States composer who incorporated jazz into classical forms and composed scores for musical comedies (1898-1937)

"Gershwin" in song lyrics

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  • "slightly foul Gershwin"
    Aesop Rock — Save Yourself
  • "Orchestrate thoughts like Gershwin"
    O.C. — 1nce Again
  • "george gershwin"
    AOL — AOL

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