Blues - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Blues

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blooze'bloo-z'1 syllable
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Expressive

MEANING

A music genre characterized by its melancholic melodies and themes

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'blue devils', meaning a state of melancholy or depression

CULTURAL NOTES

The blues is a significant genre in American music history, influencing jazz, rock, and country music.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Originated in the African American communities of the Deep South in the late 19th century.

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