Associations to the word «Gershwin»

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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