Adult contemporary R&B may be played on both soft AC stations and urban AC. It is a form of neo soul R&B that places emphasis on songcraft and sophistication. As the use of drum machines, synthesizers, and sequencers dominates R&B-rooted music, adult contemporary R&B tends to take most of its cues from the more refined strains of 1970s soul, such as smooth soul, Philly soul and quiet storm. Classic songwriting touches and organic-leaning instrumentation, often featuring string arrangements and horn charts, were constants. COUNT 5
QSN1 Along with soft AC, on what station format might adult contemporary R&B be featured? ANS1 urban AC QSN2 What features are emphasized in adult contemporary R&B music? ANS2 songcraft and sophistication QSN3 Along with smooth soul and quiet storm, what genre influenced adult contemporary R&B? ANS3 Philly soul QSN4 During what decade was smooth soul popular? ANS4 1970s QSN5 Along with drum machines and synthesizers, what electronic instruments are often found in modern R&B-based music? ANS5 sequencers