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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.
Exact synonyms: R And B
Generic synonyms: African-american Music, Black Music, Popular Music, Popular Music Genre
Generic synonyms: African-american Music, Black Music, Popular Music, Popular Music Genre
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