Rhythm And Blues (Noun)
Meaning
A combination of blues and jazz that was developed in the United States by Black musicians; an important precursor of rock 'n' roll.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Ray Charles was known as a pioneer of rhythm and blues, combining elements of gospel and jazz in his music.
- The genre of rhythm and blues was an essential precursor to the development of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.
- Rhythm and blues, also known as R&B, has been an important part of American music since the 1940s.
- The sound of rhythm and blues, characterized by soulful melodies and rich harmonies, has influenced many artists across genres.
- From the 1940s to the 1960s, rhythm and blues was a popular genre of music, serving as a bridge between jazz and blues, and eventually giving rise to rock 'n' roll.