blues

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• enPR: blo͞oz
• IPA: /bluːz/
• SAMPA: /blu:z/

[change] Noun

Singular blue

Plural blues

1. The plural form of blue; more than one blue.

   Those two blues go well together.

2. (uncountable) The blues is a feeling of sadness.

   I have the blues.

3. (uncountable) (music) The blues is a type of music, created by African Americans.

   He can play blues or jazz.

[change] Synonyms

(state of sadness) sadness, depression

[change] Related words

• (music) bluesy, rhythm and blues, R&B