"delta blues" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (music) A form of blues originating in the Mississippi Delta region of the United States, generally featuring minimal instrumentation and song structure. Wikipedia link: delta blues Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Blues music, Musical genres

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