Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index R rhythm-and-blues: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: rhythm-and-blues Pronunciation: (ri'um-un-blz'), [key] — n. a folk-based but urbanized form of black popular music that is marked by strong, repetitious rhythms and simple melodies and was developed, in a commercialized form, into rock-'n'-roll. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: rhythm-and-blues (Thesaurus) rhythm rhythm band TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of Philippians: Summary Current Events This Week: May 2023 Preamble of the United Nations Charter Queen Victoria Books of the Bible: New Testament Books in Order The 88 Recognized Constellations ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: foison Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language