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10 Language-to-English DictionariesR-and-B
/ˈɑːr ənd biː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A genre of popular music that originated in African American communities, characterized by a strong rhythm and often a focus on soulful vocal delivery.
"The new album features a blend of R-and-B and hip-hop influences." - 2
Music that combines elements of rhythm and blues with other genres such as pop, hip-hop, and funk.
"She enjoys listening to modern R-and-B artists who incorporate electronic sounds."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'R-and-B' is a contraction of 'Rhythm and Blues,' which originated in the United States in the late 1940s. It was used to describe a genre of music that combines jazz, blues, and gospel influences, evolving over time to encompass various styles of contemporary music.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "R-and-B" is said worldwide
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Ritmo e Blues
Transliteration: Ritmo e Blus
"Ela adora ouvir Ritmo e Blues."
Rythmique et Blues
Transliteration: Ritmiq et Blouz
"Elle écoute beaucoup de Rythmique et Blues."
Rhythmus und Blues
Transliteration: Ritmus und Blus
"Er liebt die Musik von Rhythmus und Blues."
Ritmo e Blues
Transliteration: Ritmo e Blus
"Ascolta spesso Ritmo e Blues."
Ritmo y Blues
Transliteration: Ritmo y Blus
"Le gusta mucho el Ritmo y Blues."
रिदम और ब्लूज़
Transliteration: Ridhama aur Bluuz
"उसे रिदम और ब्लूज़ सुनना पसंद है।"
节奏与蓝调
Transliteration: Jiézòu yǔ Lándiào
"他喜欢听节奏与蓝调的音乐。"
리듬 앤 블루스
Transliteration: Rideum aen Beulluseu
"그는 리듬 앤 블루스를 좋아합니다."
リズム・アンド・ブルース
Transliteration: Rizumu ando Burūsu
"彼はリズム・アンド・ブルースをよく聴きます。"
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