MOTOWN Definition & Meaning

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Motown

[moh-toun]

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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.

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music combining rhythm and blues and pop, or gospel rhythms and modern ballad harmony

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Motown¹

First recorded in 1965–70; from Motown, proprietary name for records released by the Motown Record Corporation of Detroit, Michigan, shortened from Motor Town, in reference to Detroit's major role as a motor vehicle producer

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Motown¹

C20: from Motown Records of Detroit; from Mo ( tor ) Town, a nickname for Detroit, Michigan, centre of the US car industry

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He will ask the court to dismiss the case against the Motown star.

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I caught her at the Motown Revue or something back in the day, but never just by herself.

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Robinson was Motown's first hitmaker, writing number one hits like Mary Wells' My Guy and the Temptations' My Girl.

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At its annual Grammy weekend gala, the Recording Academy’s charitable organization saluted two of Motown’s pioneers.

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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.

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