African American Music

abstract · Music · Level 8 · E9

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Emergence definition

African American music is a genre that emerges from the rhythmic traditions of African American people, characterized by its unique patterns and beats.

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Wiktionary senses

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Source: Wiktionary — “African-American music”. Content available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Historical origin

Origin word: African-American music
Origin language: English

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In other languages

موسيقى أفريقية أمريكية ar primary
afroamerikanische Musik German primary
African-American music English primary
Música afroestadounidense Spanish primary
musique afro-américaine French primary
musica afroamericana it primary
ブラックミュージック ja primary
블랙 뮤직 ko primary
Música negra pt primary
афроамериканская музыка ru primary
非裔美國人音樂 zh primary

Prerequisites

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Music L7 (requires)

Understanding music is essential for understanding african-american-music
Person L7 (requires)

Understanding the concept of person is essential for understanding the musical traditions of African American people, as it involves the expression of human culture and identity.
Rhythm L7 (requires)

african american music requires understanding rhythm as a foundational concept

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