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reggae


reg·gae

noun \ˈre-(ˌ)gā, ˈrā-\

Definition of REGGAE

: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat

Origin of REGGAE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1968

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