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motown

/ˈməʊ.taʊn/

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noun

/ˈməʊ.taʊn/B1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее крупный город на юго-востоке Мичигана, известный как важный порт на Великих озёрах и исторический центр автомобильной промышленности США, расположенный на реке Детройт напротив Уинсора, Онтарио.

A proper noun referring to a major city in southeastern Michigan, known as a significant port on the Great Lakes and historically the center of the United States automobile industry, located on the Detroit River opposite Windsor, Ontario.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Record label and music genreB1formal

    A style of soul music with a strong pop influence, originating from the Motown record label founded in Detroit, Michigan.

    ruМотаун

    • She loves listening to classic Motown hits from the 1960s.
    • Motown music is known for its catchy melodies and rhythmic bass lines.
    • The Motown sound influenced many later genres of popular music.
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