Boogie-woogie (Noun)
Meaning
An instrumental version of the blues (especially for piano).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The jazz pianist's fingers danced across the keys as he played a lively boogie-woogie.
- The boogie-woogie piece was a staple of the blues club's live performances.
- The musician's boogie-woogie style was influenced by the greats of the genre, including Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis.
- As the crowd settled in for the night, the pianist launched into a soulful boogie-woogie that got everyone's feet tapping.
- The boogie-woogie arrangement of the classic blues song was a highlight of the album.