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soul music
noun
: a popular style of music expressing deep emotion that was created by African-Americans
Full Definition of SOUL MUSIC
: music that originated in black American gospel singing, is closely related to rhythm and blues, and is characterized by intensity of feeling and earthiness
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First Known Use of SOUL MUSIC
1961
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