African-american Music (Noun)
Meaning
Music created by African-American musicians; early forms were songs that had a melodic line and a strong rhythmic beat with repeated choruses.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- African-American music has had a profound influence on the development of popular music in the United States.
- The blues, a genre of African-American music, originated in the Deep South in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- African-American music has been shaped by the experiences of African Americans, including slavery, segregation, and the struggle for civil rights.
- Jazz, a genre of African-American music, emerged in the early 20th century and is characterized by its improvisational style and blend of African and European musical traditions.
- The development of African-American music has been marked by the creation of new genres, such as hip-hop and rap, which have become popular around the world.