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Motown

Verb / ˈməʊˌtaʊn / Another word for motown — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Motown is a nickname for Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, as well as the name of a record label that was founded in Detroit.

Synonyms & similar words

detroit motown motorcity Detroit

Example sentences

  1. Motown was the birthplace of many famous singers and musicians.
  2. My parents love dancing to Motown music at weddings.
  3. We took a road trip to Motown to visit the Motown Museum and learn about the city's history.
  4. My uncle used to work at a Motown record store in the 1970s.
  5. Motown was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.

Quotes

  • "Motown was about music for all people - white and black, blue and green, cops and the robbers. I was reluctant to have our music alienate anyone." - Berry Gordy
  • "I think Motown has had a major influence on all the music of the world." - Smokey Robinson
  • "In Detroit, Motown was a word everybody knew, and it was like a family." - Martha Reeves

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