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In the line "boogie-woogie rumble / Of a dream deferred" from Langston Hughes's poem "Dream Boogie," what does the term boogie-woogie refer to?

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amie8182001
The term "boogie woogie" refers to a style of jazz developed in Harlem.
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Answer:

A style of jazz

Explanation:

In this poem, the phrase "boogie-woogie rumble" refers to a style of jazz that was developed in Harlem. The phrase is also used because of its rhythmic and cheerful qualities. The author's allusion to this beat is characteristic of the Harlem Renaissance, as it coincided with the Jazz Age, where African Americans where particularly prominent figures.