Hootenanny: meaning, definitions and examples

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hootenanny

 

[ ˌhuːtəˈnæni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social gathering

A hootenanny is an informal gathering of people for the purpose of singing folk songs and participating in a group performance. It is often characterized by a relaxed atmosphere, where attendees may share their musical talents and join in communal singing.

Synonyms

folk gathering, jam session, sing-along

Examples of usage

  • We had a great hootenanny at the community center last night.
  • The hootenanny featured local musicians and lively sing-alongs.
  • Everyone brought their instruments to the hootenanny in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "hootenanny" in other languages:

🇵🇹 festa

🇮🇳 संगीत सभा

🇩🇪 Musikveranstaltung

🇮🇩 pertemuan musik

🇺🇦 музичне зібрання

🇵🇱 spotkanie muzyczne

🇯🇵 音楽集会

🇫🇷 réunion musicale

🇪🇸 reunión musical

🇹🇷 müzik toplantısı

🇰🇷 음악 모임

🇸🇦 اجتماع موسيقي

🇨🇿 hudební setkání

🇸🇰 hudobné stretnutie

🇨🇳 音乐聚会

🇸🇮 glasbeno srečanje

🇮🇸 tónlistarviðburður

🇰🇿 музыкалық кездесу

🇬🇪 მუსიკალური შეხვედრა

🇦🇿 muzik toplantısı

🇲🇽 reunión musical

Word origin

The term 'hootenanny' is believed to have originated in the United States during the 1940s, particularly associated with the folk music revival. While its exact origins are somewhat unclear, it is thought to have derived from an earlier Southern U.S. colloquialism, possibly influenced by similar words or phrases meaning 'a good time' or 'a party.' The word gained popularity during the folk music craze, as many artists and musicians used it to describe informal gatherings where they could perform tunes and share their love for music with others. Over time, hootenannies became synonymous with folk concerts and communal singing, celebrating the spirit of togetherness and artistic expression. As such, this term evokes a sense of community and nostalgia, reflecting a time when music brought people together in creative and joyous ways.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,409, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.