WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈsoul ˈmus•ic, n. [uncountable]
  1. music with roots in African-American gospel music.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
soul′ mu′sic, 
  1. Music, Music and Dancea fervent type of popular music developed in the late 1950s by black Americans as a secularized form of gospel music, with rhythm-and-blues influences, and distinctive for its earthy expressiveness, variously plaintive or raucous vocals, and often passionate romanticism or sensuality. Also called soul. 
  • 1960–65, American.

'soul music' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
soul - Afro-pop - gospel music - house music - rock steady - salsa - soca

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