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Definition of African-American music
1. Noun. Music created by African-American musicians; early forms were songs that had a melodic line and a strong rhythmic beat with repeated choruses.
Specialized synonyms: Blues, Soul, Hip-hop, Rap, Rap Music, R And B, Rhythm And Blues
Generic synonyms: Genre, Music Genre, Musical Genre, Musical Style
Lexicographical Neighbors of African-American Music
Literary usage of African-American music
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Expertise in Design: Design Thinking Rresearh Symposium 6 by Yusuf Pisan, Nigel Cross, Ernest A. Edmonds (2003)
"There are many comparisons between the cultural conditions for the evolution of
Rembetika (Greek Blues) and the evolution of African American music and jazz ..."
2. Affordable Housing Through Historic Preservation: Tax Credits and the by Susan Escherich, Stephen J. Farneth, Bruce D. Judd (1995)
"The California Hotel has become a source of community pride, especially for its
history as a center for African- American music and entertainment. ..."
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