second line
second line
Definition
☆ second line
noun
a jaunty, syncopated rhythm in 2/4 time, often used in the rhythm and blues and jazz of New Orleans
Etymology: from the impromptu percussive rhythms of the row of mourners behind the band in a New Orleans funeral procession
second line
Usage Examples
Preposition: in
- case: The second line in each case is what each member says about themselves.
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