Ellingtonian
UK/ˌɛlɪŋˈtəʊ.ni.ən/US/ˌɛlɪŋˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
Ellingtonian adjective: relating to or in the style of Duke Ellington (1899–1974), American composer, pianist, and jazz orchestra leader.
Adjective
Ellingtonian (comparative more Ellingtonian, superlative most Ellingtonian)
- Relating to or in the style of Duke Ellington (1899–1974), American composer, pianist, and jazz orchestra leader.
- A very different case was that of the charismatic drummer Chick Webb, who for years led a very popular band at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom. His 1929 "Dog Bottom" and slightly Ellingtonian "Jungle Mama" (both Brunswick —as by the Jungle Band) were somewhat ahead of their day and almost orchestral in...2005, Bill Kirchner, The Oxford Companion to Jazz, page 286
- This act has come to form the very definition of Ellingtonian "extended jazz," as Ellington's post-BB&B concert works are most commonly composed as suites built from "extended" chorus-based arranging routines.2009, John Howland, Ellington uptown
Noun
Ellingtonian (plural Ellingtonians)
- A member of Duke Ellington's band.
- Hodges became the most striking example of the truism 'once an Ellingtonian, always an Ellingtonian '.2004, Colin Larkin, The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz, page 274
- These aren't classic records (despite the label tide) and one immediately recognizes that, despite being surrounded by Ellingtonians, albeit a reduced personnel, Johnny played his best work with Duke himself.2006, Richard Cook, Brian Morton, The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings, page 649
Examples of Ellingtonian in a sentence
- His 1929 "Dog Bottom" and slightly Ellingtonian "Jungle Mama" (both Brunswick —as by the Jungle Band) were somewhat ahead of their day and almost orchestral in approach.2005, Bill Kirchner, The Oxford Companion to Jazz, page 286:
- His albums in the late 1980s reflected his curatorial interest in Tin Pan Alley compositions, in the musical mélange of his hometown New Orleans, and in Ellingtonian themes.2015, Jason C. Bivins, Spirits Rejoice!: Jazz and American Religion:
Forms of Ellingtonian
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more Ellingtonian |
| superlative | most Ellingtonian |
| Noun | |
| plural | Ellingtonians |
Origin of Ellingtonian
From Ellington + -ian.
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Questions about Ellingtonian
- What does Ellingtonian mean?
- Ellingtonian means relating to or in the style of Duke Ellington (1899–1974), American composer, pianist, and jazz orchestra leader.
- How do you use Ellingtonian in a sentence?
- His 1929 "Dog Bottom" and slightly Ellingtonian "Jungle Mama" (both Brunswick —as by the Jungle Band) were somewhat ahead of their day and almost orchestral in approach.
- What part of speech is Ellingtonian?
- Ellingtonian can be an adjective or a noun.
- How do you pronounce Ellingtonian?
- Ellingtonian is pronounced /ˌɛlɪŋˈtəʊ.ni.ən/ (UK).
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