boogie-woogie

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Both Basie and Hampton offer a selection of big-band boogie-woogie numbers, while Basie also features the majestic blues singer Jimmy Rushing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

“It’s the bluesy rock ‘n’ roll boogie-woogie that you can dance to.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

Artists like Gaye and Wonder literally laid the groundwork with their works that inhabited multiple genres like R&B, blues, boogie-woogie, and up-tempo jazz.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2023

Rhymes repeat sound, and the musical characteristics of boogie-woogie include riffs and rhythms that constantly replicate.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2023

A couple of weeks ago, under a pile of old sheet music and practice books, I found a yellowed book of boogie-woogie pieces, and old-time blues and rock.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper