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- pronunciation:
- bluz
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noun |
| definition 1: |
(used with a plural verb) a state of sadness.
I've had the blues since my dog died. |
| definition 2: |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a style of sad-sounding music with roots in African American folk music. Jazz and rock music developed from the blues.
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| related words: |
gloom, low, melancholy |
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