Blues

/bluːz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A genre of music characterized by its melancholic tone and lyrics, often expressing sorrow or longing.

She played some classic blues on her guitar, filling the room with soulful melodies.

A feeling of sadness or melancholy.

After receiving the bad news, he felt the blues settling in.

A specific style or form of music from African American culture that originated in the Deep South of the United States.

B.B. King is often regarded as the king of the blues.

verb

To experience feelings of sadness or depression.

She began to blues after her friend moved away.

The term 'blues' is derived from the phrase 'blue devils', referring to a state of melancholy.

feeling blue

Experiencing feelings of sadness or depression.

the blues

A state of melancholy; can also refer to the music genre.

singing the blues

Expressing sadness or sorrow, often through music.

jazz

A genre of music that originated in the African-American communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

sadness

A state of emotional suffering characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, and helplessness.

melody

A sequence of notes that are musically satisfying and often carried through a song.

Feeling down or sad.

I've got the blues today, can't shake this feeling.

Referring to a laid-back vibe or mood.

Let's just chill and listen to some blues.