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Definition of Rhythm and blues

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

Definition of Rhythm and blues

1. Noun. a style of music combining elements of jazz and blues having syncopated rhythms and a strong backbeat; it was developed by African Americans in the late 1940s ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rhythm And Blues

Literary usage of Rhythm and blues

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler by Ulysses Travel Guides Staff (2006)
"... rhythm and blues regularly play at this locale—the undisputed R&B mecca of Vancouver. Great ambiance on the weekends. The cover charge varies depending ..."

2. Jazz on Film and Video in the Library of Congress by Rebecca D. Clear (1994)
"VBK Host Oscar Brown, Jr. mentions the social and economic trends that contributed to the development of rhythm and blues, before Bo Diddley performs "I'ma ..."

3. Youth & Drugs: Society's Mixed Messages edited by Hank Resnik (1994)
"... and James Dean's sullen antiheroes and JD Salinger's marginalized characters.) With rhythms and intonations borrowed from Black rhythm and blues and ..."

4. Western Canada by Paul-Eric Dumontier, Jennifer McMorran, Pierre Longnus (2004)
"The Yale Hotel 1300 (¡ranville St. 11681-9253 The big names in rhythm and blues regularly play at this locale—the undisputed R&B mecca of Vancouver. ..."

5. Handbook of Reference Sources and Services for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries by Margaret I. Nicholas (1996)
"... the blues, musical comedy, reggae, gospel, hard and soft rock, rhythm and blues, country, heavy metal, ragtime, Big Band, Latin, rap, and folk music. ..."

6. A Nation of Opportunity: Realizing the Promise of the Information Superhighway by Mark Anstey (1996)
"... the boards of directors of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, Country Music Association, National Association of Popular Music, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ..."

7. Adventure Guide to Ireland by Tina Neylon (2004)
"There are lots of pubs where visitors can enjoy traditional and other styles of music, and there's an annual Rhythm and Blues Festival in September. ..."

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