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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
Robinson was Motown's first hitmaker, writing number one hits like Mary Wells' My Guy and the Temptations' My Girl.
At its annual Grammy weekend gala, the Recording Academy’s charitable organization saluted two of Motown’s pioneers.
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.
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