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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Inspired by her idol Lauryn Hill, the North Carolina rapper emphasizes expression over wit, reflecting on her life and career over rich blends of R&B, soul, and reggae. Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024 Other notable victors included Shaggy & Kes (collaboration of the year – reggae) and Romeo Santos (artist of the year – Latin Caribbean). Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024 Busta paid much homage to musical forbears, including reggae legends like Lieutenant Stitchie and Shabba Ranks, and clocked the historical importance of the music of Memphis. Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024 Also in the band: David Pack from Ambrosia, Chicago veteran Jason Scheff and British reggae artist Maxi Priest. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reggae 

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First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Dec. 2024.

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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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