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rhythm and blues

pl.n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Abbr. R & B

A style of music developed by African Americans that combines blues and jazz, characterized by a strong backbeat and repeated variations on syncopated instrumental phrases.

rhythm and blues

(Music / Pop Music) (functioning as singular) any of various kinds of popular music derived from or influenced by the blues Abbreviation R & B

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rhythm and blues - a combination of blues and jazz that was developed in the United States by Black musicians; an important precursor of rock 'n' roll

R and B

African-American music, black music - music created by African-American musicians; early forms were songs that had a melodic line and a strong rhythmic beat with repeated choruses

popular music, popular music genre - any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time)

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