R&B: meaning, definitions and examples

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R&B

 

[ หŒษ‘หrษ™nหˆbiห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

genre of music

R&B stands for rhythm and blues, a genre of popular music that originated in African American communities in the 1940s. It combines elements of jazz, gospel, and blues, with a focus on soulful vocals and strong rhythms. R&B music often explores themes of love, relationships, and social issues.

Synonyms

rhythm and blues

Examples of usage

  • Mary loves listening to R&B music on her way to work.
  • Many famous artists have emerged from the R&B genre.
Context #2 | Noun

abbreviation

R&B can also stand for 'Rhythm and Brews', a popular name for music venues or bars that feature live performances.

Synonyms

Rhythm and Brews

Examples of usage

  • Let's go check out the new R&B bar downtown.

Translations

Translations of the word "R&B" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น R&B

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐ เคเค‚เคก เคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช R&B

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ R&B

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ R&B

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ R&B

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต R&B

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท R&B

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ R&B

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท R&B

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท R&B

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขุฑ ุฃู†ุฏ ุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ R&B

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ R&B

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ R&B

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ R&B

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ R&B

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ R&B

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช R&B

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ R&B

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ R&B

Etymology

The term R&B has its roots in the 1940s when it was used to describe a style of music that combined jazz, gospel, and blues elements. Over the years, R&B has evolved and influenced many other genres of music, becoming a staple in the music industry. The genre has produced numerous talented artists and continues to be a popular choice for music lovers around the world.