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Motown
[ moh-toun ]
noun
- Also called Motown sound. an upbeat, often pop-influenced style of rhythm and blues associated with the city of Detroit and with numerous Black vocalists and vocal groups since the 1950s, characterized by compact, danceable arrangements.
- a nickname for Detroit, Michigan.
Motown
/ ˈəʊˌٲʊ /
noun
- music combining rhythm and blues and pop, or gospel rhythms and modern ballad harmony
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Motown1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Motown1
Example Sentences
Clocking in at approximately 40 minutes, “Slow Magic” offers an eclectic ride, reflecting Bridges’ diverse influences — spanning from Captain Beefheart and Motown to the Beatles, Moondog, the Rolling Stones and Dylan.
Berry Gordy had built Motown to appeal to white middle-class audiences, ensuring Ross’s performance would be a safe, mainstream choice.
There was a time when Fania Records was the most transcendent label in Latin music — hailed as the Motown of salsa.
Born to a working class British-Jamaican family, he was a bright and happy kid, who grew up singing along to his mum's Motown records.
Motown released some of the best Christmas music back in the day, so prospects are good.
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