9781422287521

Words to Understand

blues— a style of music with roots in the black community.The lyrics often tell sad stories. hodgepodge— result achieved by mixing different ingredients that don’t share common qualities. pompadour— a man’s haircut that features a high wave near the forehead . rhythm— in music, the pattern or beats that gives a song its pace. riffs— the notes played by a background musician to accompany a singer. vocals— in music, the part of the song provided by the human voice.

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