Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

quiet storm

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.35 in modern English

Syllables: qui-et s-torm
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A radio format and genre of rhythm and blues that is performed in a smooth, romantic, jazz-influenced style usually associated with the mid to late 1970s.

Uncountable

Etymology

In reference to Smokey Robinson's album A Quiet Storm (1975).

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does quiet storm mean?: A radio format and genre of rhythm and blues that is performed in a smooth, romantic, jazz-influenced style usually associated with the mid to late 1970s.
Where does quiet storm come from?: In reference to Smokey Robinson's album A Quiet Storm (1975).

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