motown

Mo·town

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [moh-toun]
- /ˈmoʊˌtaʊn/
- /ˈməʊ.taʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-toun]
- /ˈmoʊˌtaʊn/

Definitions of motown word

noun motown Detroit, Michigan: a nickname. 1
noun motown 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 and characterized by compact, danceable arrangements. 1
noun motown music combining rhythm and blues and pop, or gospel rhythms and modern ballad harmony 0
adjective motown designating or of a style of rhythm and blues of the 1960s characterized by a strong, even beat and the use of elements derived from black gospel music 0

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Parts of speech for Motown

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motown popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for motown

noun motown

big d — Dallas

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