De soul
Example: De soul muziek brengt altijd veel emotie over.
Definition
"De soul" refers to a genre of music characterized by its deep emotional expression, combining elements of rhythm and blues, gospel, and jazz. Soul music typically features powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics that convey strong feelings and experiences.
Etymology
The term "de soul" comes from the English word 'soul,' which originally meant the spirit or essence of a person. In the 1960s, it was adopted to describe a style of African American music that expresses deep emotion and the 'soul' of its performers. Did you know? The word 'soul' in this context highlights the music's ability to touch the listener's inner feelings.
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"De soul" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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