reggae

noun

reg·​gae ˈre-(ˌ)gā How to pronounce reggae (audio)
ˈrā-
: 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

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Every week, the outdoor concert series showcases a new artist and musical style, with genres ranging from Americana and emo pop to R&B, reggae and hip hop. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025 The rest of the eclectic roster for the 39th edition of SummerStage will feature jazz, hip-hop, rock, salsa, reggae, Afrobeat, soul and pop artist, as well as DJs and contemporary dance performers from around the globe. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025 In more recent years, highlights of this ongoing tradition have included African storytelling and performances by an acapella gospel quintet, a reggae band, a steel-drum band, a dance team, and a double-dutch jump rope team. Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025 That reggae giant has now charted for 880 weeks and could be the next title to crack 900. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reggae

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First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reggae was in 1968

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“Reggae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reggae. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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reggae

noun
reg·​gae ˈreg-(ˌ)ā How to pronounce reggae (audio)
ˈrāg-
: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of U.S. Black popular music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat

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