noun
- a style of music that developed from African American folk songs, characterized by a specific chord progression and often expressing sadness or hardship
- feelings of sadness or depression
Usage: informal
Examples
- She learned to play the blues on her guitar.
- B.B. King was a legendary blues musician.
- The song had a classic twelve-bar blues structure.
- He’s been singing the blues since his girlfriend left.
- I’ve got the blues today after hearing the bad news.
- The rainy weather always gives me the blues.
- Chicago is famous for its blues clubs and musicians.