🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Rythmique et Blues

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ritmiq et Blouz

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
R-and-B/ˈɑːr ənd biː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Elle écoute beaucoup de Rythmique et Blues."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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."

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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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