What is the main difference between rap and R&B music?

The differences between rap and R&B music are: different musical forms, different origins and different musical styles.

First of all, different forms of music

1, Rap: Rap is a special form of singing, with rhythm.

2.R&B music: R&B music is a form of music, originally played by African-American artists, which combines jazz, gospel music and electronic blues music.

Second, different origins.

1, rap:rap originated in South Bronx, new york in the mid-1970s, and it is a black slang.

2.R&B music: This term was originally created by Jerry Wexler of American Billboard magazine in 1947, replacing black race music.

Third, the music style is different.

1, Rap: The generous and affectionate intensity decorated with guitar shows more angular rhythm and rigorous and powerful musical style.

2.R&B music: It not only absorbs the swing rhythm and number-based arrangement in jazz, but also absorbs the reply and harmony structure commonly used in blues, making the sound more harsh and faster.