American Culture

noun a style of music that combines jazz, blues, and gospel influences, characterized by a strong rhythm and soulful vocals

• Rhythm-and-blues is a genre of music that originated in African American communities in the 1940s.
• I love listening to rhythm-and-blues music when I'm feeling relaxed.
• My grandma used to say that rhythm-and-blues is the best kind of music to dance to.
• The team's chemistry on the court was like a well-executed rhythm-and-blues song, each player knowing their part perfectly.

noun a type of dance where a group of people perform various movements in a square formation

• The community center hosts a weekly square dance for all ages to enjoy.
• My grandma loves to square dance at family gatherings.
• Let's hit up the barn for some good ol' square dancin' tonight!
• The negotiation felt like a square dance, with both sides trying to outmaneuver each other.