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rhythm and blues
noun
: popular music typically including elements of blues and African American folk music and marked by a strong beat and simple chord structure
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The event’s first day includes a bridge skirmish over a creek and Brass from the Past covering Motown, pop, jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, rock and funk.
—Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2024
Berry greatly overhauled it with his unique twists on rhythm and blues.
—Jim Farber, EW.com, 23 July 2024
Stax Records was founded in the late 1950s and blended rhythm and blues styles into one sound.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Aykroyd had grown up in Ottawa, the Canadian capital, a worshipful acolyte of rhythm and blues.
—John Belushi, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1933, in the meaning defined above
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“Rhythm and blues.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhythm%20and%20blues. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
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rhythm and blues
noun
: popular music with elements of blues and African American folk music
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