Question

When referring to genres of music, what does ‘R and B’ stand for?

Answer 1

Question: When referring to genres of music, what does ‘R and B’ stand for?

Answer:

In 1940, the African American communities used to have a widely reknowned music genre Rhythm and blues, which is commonly abbreviated as ‘R and B’. This urban music genre has unleashed huge young talents in the US communities. Therefore, R denotes Rhythm and B denotes Blues.

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Answer 2

Q. When referring to genres of music, what does ‘R and B’ stand for?

Answer : Rhythm and Blues.

→ Extra information -

-- ‘R and B’ stand for "Rhythm & Blues".

-- It is a popular African - American music genre introduced in the 1940s and it was described as Jazz and rocking based with heavy and loud beat.

-- Due to the dancing ability associated with the music, it became popular.

-- In 1947, Jerry Wexler of Billboard magazine conceive (invent) the term "Rhythm and Blues".

-- During 1950s, ‘R and B’ was often applied to blues records.