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blues

 

[ bluหz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

Blues is a genre and musical form that originated in African-American communities in the Southern United States around the end of the 19th century. It is characterized by its melancholic lyrics, soulful melodies, and often expresses feelings of sadness, loneliness, or longing.

Synonyms

melancholy music, mournful tunes, soulful music

Examples of usage

  • The blues singer captivated the audience with her emotional performance.
  • Listening to blues music can be a cathartic experience for many people.
Context #2 | Noun

color

Blues is a color between green and violet in the spectrum, often associated with the sky or sea. It is calming and soothing, and is often used to represent tranquility, peace, and serenity.

Synonyms

azure, blue color, sapphire

Examples of usage

  • She painted her bedroom walls in a soft shade of blues.
  • The artist used blues and greens to create a sense of harmony in the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "blues" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น blues

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅ‚เคœเคผ (Blues)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blues

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blues

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัŽะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blues

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒซใƒผใ‚น (Burลซsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blues

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ blues

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท blues

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธ”๋ฃจ์Šค (Beulluseu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจู„ูˆุฒ (Al-Baluz)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blues

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blues

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธƒ้ฒๆ–ฏ (Bรนlว”sฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blues

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปัŽะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒ˜ (Bluzi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blues

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ blues

Etymology

The term 'blues' in relation to music is believed to have originated from the expression 'the blue devils', meaning melancholy and sadness. The genre evolved from African American spirituals, work songs, field hollers, and chants. Blues music became popular in the early 20th century, with artists like Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, and Muddy Waters contributing to its growth and influence. The color 'blues' has been used since the 13th century, derived from the Old French word 'bleu', and has been associated with calmness and tranquility throughout history.

See also: blue, blueish, blueprint, bluish.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,857, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.