R&B

Or r&b,

1. rhythm and blues.

R & B

abbreviation

1. rhythm and blues

Example Sentences

R&B singer Ray J was arrested early Thanksgiving morning, according to jail records and a police spokesman.

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D4vd — a young singer whose music straddles the line between R&B and indie rock — has raised eyebrows with some of his musical themes, particularly in the wake of Celeste’s death.

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“Rain” is another would-be hit—its halting verses move uneasily, as if the singer is gathering his courage for a big moment, and that unease releases into the forceful chorus, which a powerhouse R&B singer could probably turn into an anthem.

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During her club gigs, Ms. Smith introduced a sharper, original approach to rock that was raw and pithy, salted with hidden references to 1960s girl groups, R&B balladeers and garage-rock bands.

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Particularly fun for sharp-eared listeners are the many early rock and R&B references on “Horses.”

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