Jimi Hendrix
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- proper noun
- /ˈdʒɪmi ˈhɛndrɪks/
- Many consider Jimi Hendrix one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music.
Examples
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Did you know that Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle?
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A tribute concert was held to celebrate the legacy of Jimi Hendrix.
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The influence of Jimi Hendrix can still be heard in modern guitar playing.
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Many consider Jimi Hendrix the greatest guitarist of all time.
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Jimi Hendrix is considered one of the greatest Jimi Hendrix in the history of rock music.
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Many musicians cite Jimi Hendrix as a major influence on their styles and techniques.
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The signature sound of Jimi Hendrix's guitar playing transformed the music industry in the 1960s.
Synonyms
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5.5
A famous American guitar player and singer who changed rock music with bold electric guitar playing
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An American guitarist whose way of playing the electric guitar changed rock music
Surface Forms
Morphology
Jimi + Hendrix
This is a proper name referring to a specific historical individual; the biographical meaning ('American guitarist, singer, songwriter') is referential and not compositionally derived from the name parts. Even if a learner knows the surname 'Hendrix' as a guitarist, combining the two name tokens does not transparently yield the full factual or idiomatic meaning, so the expression is unpredictable from its constituents.
Etymology
Jimi Hendrix was an American guitar player who amazed people by playing the electric guitar in bold, new ways—sometimes using his teeth, playing behind his head, or even setting his guitar on fire. That's why his name now stands for 'innovative' guitar playing and a big 'influence' on rock music.