R & B is music that combines elements of Rhythm and Blues, Pop, Soul, Funk and Hip Hop. Although R & B originates from traditional Rhythm and Blues music, today the term R & B is most often used to describe a style of African American music that developed after the demise of disco in the 1980's.General style indicators of contemporary R & B music are; a polished style that never sounds gritty(the sound is always smooth), use of computer originated sounds such as drum machines, smooth vocal arrangements and frequent use of melisma (a very flowery vocal sung over one syllable).____, Soul, Funk and ____ Hop. Although R & B originates from traditional Rhythm and Blues music, today the term R & B is most often used to describe a style of ____ American music that developed after the demise of disco in the ____.General style indicators of contemporary R & B music are; a polished style that never sounds ____(the sound is always smooth), use of computer originated sounds such as ____ machines, smooth vocal arrangements and frequent use of ____ (a very flowery vocal sung over one syllable).

Let Your Spirit Fly - What is R&B?

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