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Definition of Blues
1. Noun. A type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes.
Generic synonyms: African-american Music, Black Music, Folk Ballad, Folk Song, Folksong
Terms within: Blue Note
Specialized synonyms: Boogie, Boogie-woogie
Terms within: Blue Note
Specialized synonyms: Boogie, Boogie-woogie
2. Noun. A state of depression. "He had a bad case of the blues"
Definition of Blues
1. blue [v] - See also: blue
Lexicographical Neighbors of Blues
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