Definition of Gershwin

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Gershwin
n. family name; George Gershwin (1898-1937), American musical composer

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Gershwin Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Gershwin

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

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gershwin

gershwin
n
1. united states lyricist who frequently collaborated with his brother george gershwin (1896-1983) [syn: gershwin, ira gershwin ]


2. united states composer who incorporated jazz into classical forms and composed scores for musical comedies (1898-1937) [syn: gershwin, george gershwin]




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 ira gershwin 
 george gershwin 


Gershwin Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

Jensen's Technology Glossary
Gershwin
The name given to Apple's planned operating system 9.0 for Mac and PowerPC computers. New features were to include advanced speed recognition, interfacing that adapts to individual users, and new microkernal architecture. However, the System 9.0 has been abandoned in favor of an entirely new operating system called Rhapsody. Apple's hopes are riding heavily upon the evolution of a new operating system called Rhapsody that is a revolutinary operating system based upon NEXTStep technology. (See also MacPowerPCOperating systemCopelandGershwin, and Rhapsody)


Gershwin Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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George Gershwin
George Gershwin (September 261898 –  July 111937) was an American composer. He wrote most of his vocal and theatrical works in collaboration with his elder brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin. George Gershwin composed both for Broadway and for the classical concert hall. He also wrote popular songs with success.

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