Duke Ellington

proper noun

Meaning

A seminal American jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist whose prolific career spanned over five decades and helped elevate jazz to an art form.

Examples

Duke Ellington composed thousands of scores throughout his influential life.
The legacy of Duke Ellington remains central to the history of American music.

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Duke Ellington

proper noun

Pronunciation: /djuːk ˈɛlɪŋtən/

Definition

A seminal American jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist whose prolific career spanned over five decades and helped elevate jazz to an art form.

Examples

Duke Ellington composed thousands of scores throughout his influential life.
The legacy of Duke Ellington remains central to the history of American music.
Many modern musicians cite Duke Ellington as a primary inspiration for their orchestral arrangements.

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