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Definition blues in American English

blues noun

noun
/bluz/
1

a type of slow and sad music that developed from the songs of black slaves in the southern U.S.

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Bessie Smith is one of the most famous blues singers.

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2

a feeling of sadness and loss

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Definition blues in American English