You basically make up your own creative but effective way to create the scene. (with the rain)
Answer:
1. tight drum programming.
2. lush disco-influenced string sounds.
3. slick production techniques.
4. lush vocal arrangements often with close harmonies.
5. hip-hop influences
Answer:
The artist gets a flat piece of fine grained wood of whatever size they want, and then cuts a design or pattern into the surface, keeping the surface flat. This is then used as a block which is inked and paper is pressed against it, creating a print. So the meaning can be either the block itself or the print made from it.
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