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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.

Synonyms

  • Black Music

Hypernyms

  • Musical Style
  • Music Genre
  • Genre

Hyponyms

  • Blues
  • Rhythm And Blues
  • Hip-hop
  • Soul
  • Rap
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