What are the characteristics of Motown music?

Answer by  Ravyn (114)

Motown music blends the sounds of r&b and pop music. The Motown sound has many characteristics including: the use of tambourines, prominent bass lines, and most importantly a call and response singing style that originated in gospel music.

Answer by  Lenny (29)

Motown, made famous by Barry Gordy, the music executive and mogul, is characterized by soulful baselines and working class or romantic themes. It is rhythm and blues sung soulfully by mostly African-American singers from poor backgrounds. It is all about Detroit--Motor City, hence Mo-Town.