Type: noun, genre
Pronunciation: /rith-um-and-blooz/
Also spelled or known as: R&B, RnB
What does Rhythm & Blues mean? A genre combining blues, gospel, soul, groove, and popular music influences.
Rhythm & Blues has shaped modern R&B, soul, funk, rock, Hip-Hop, and pop music.
Rhythm & Blues synonyms: R&B, RnB, Soul-Based Popular Music
Example sentence: “The singer was inspired by classic rhythm & blues records.”
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