Porgy and Bess
[ pawr-gee uh n bes ]
/ ˈpɔr gi ən ˈbɛs /
noun
an opera (1935) with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
Cultural definitions for porgy and bess
Porgy and Bess
[ (pawr-gee) ]
An opera with music by George Gershwin. It depicts life in the African-American community of Charleston, South Carolina. Porgy is a handicapped beggar who protects Bess, only to have her leave town with a rival. The songs “Summertime” and “It Ain't Necessarily So” are from Porgy and Bess.