Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blue-eyed soul

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.88 in modern English

Syllables: blue-eyed -soul
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Rhythm and blues or soul music performed by white artists; white soul.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"One industry spokesman said the reason so many r&b stations are playing blue-eyed soul is that there are few legit r&b artists today."
"The Righteous Brothers and another blue-eyed soul act called The Young Rascals were also popular in black communities."

Etymology

1960s, initially applied to The Righteous Brothers.

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

white soul

Questions

What does blue-eyed soul mean?: Rhythm and blues or soul music performed by white artists; white soul.
Where does blue-eyed soul come from?: 1960s, initially applied to The Righteous Brothers.

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