Definition of reggaeton
: popular music of Puerto Rican origin that combines rap with Caribbean rhythms
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The album, mainly in Spanish with some English songs, includes pop, reggaeton, bachata, vallenato and funk sounds.
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Here’s anexample of the reggaeton beat: Motorik: Emphasis is on the third beat.
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Origin and Etymology of reggaeton
American Spanish reggaetón, from reggae reggae + -ton (as in Spanish maratón marathon)
First Known Use: 2002
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