Soulful music: meaning, definitions and examples
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soulful music
[ ˈsəʊlfʊl ˈmjuːzɪk ]
describing music
Expressing or conveying deep emotion or feeling, especially in a heartfelt or moving way. Soulful music often touches the listener's emotions and evokes a sense of connection.
Synonyms
emotional, heartfelt, moving, passionate
Examples of usage
- Soulful music filled the room, bringing tears to her eyes.
- The singer's soulful voice resonated with the audience.
- The soulful melody stirred memories of the past.
Translations
Translations of the word "soulful music" in other languages:
🇵🇹 música com alma
🇮🇳 आत्मिक संगीत
🇩🇪 seelenvolle Musik
🇮🇩 musik penuh jiwa
🇺🇦 душевна музика
🇵🇱 muzyka pełna duszy
🇯🇵 魂の音楽 (たましいのおんがく)
🇫🇷 musique pleine d'âme
🇪🇸 música con alma
🇹🇷 ruhani müzik
🇰🇷 영혼의 음악 (yeonghon-ui eumak)
🇸🇦 موسيقى روحية
🇨🇿 hudba s duší
🇸🇰 hudba s dušou
🇨🇳 充满灵魂的音乐 (chōngmǎn línghún de yīnyuè)
🇸🇮 glasba z dušo
🇮🇸 tónlist með sál
🇰🇿 жан дүниесін тебірентетін музыка
🇬🇪 სულის მუსიკა (sulis musika)
🇦🇿 ruhlu musiqi
🇲🇽 música con alma
Etymology
The term 'soulful music' originated from the genre of music known as soul music, which emerged in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Soul music combines elements of gospel music, rhythm and blues, and jazz, and is characterized by its emotive vocals and expressive lyrics. Soulful music has since become a widely recognized term to describe music that evokes deep emotions and connects with the listener on a profound level.