rhythm and blues

Noun

Meaning

a combination of blues and jazz that was developed in the United States by Black musicians; an important precursor of rock 'n' roll

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

rhythm-and-blues

Synonyms

R and B gospel blues jazz soul funk Motown disco afrobeat 2 Tone zydeco urban contemporary ska quiet storm accordion music

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Hypernyms

popular music black music popular music genre African-American music

Examples

ISBN 1-900924-41-2 * Bob Brunning, The Fleetwood Mac Story: Rumours and Lies, Omnibus Press, 2004; foreword by B.B. King * Dick Heckstall-Smith (2004), The Safest Place in the World: A Personal History of British Rhythm and blues, Clear Books. Source: Internet

"Rhythm and blues influenced by Afro-Cuban music first surfaced in New Orleans." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

rhysodid rhysodine rhythm rhythm and blues music rhythm and blues musician rhythm and grime