Definition of reggae Reggae
/ɹɛˈgejˌ/ - [regey] - reg•gae
We found 4 definitions of reggae from 4 different sources.
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What does reggae mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: reggaes |
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| reggae - popular music originating in the West Indies; repetitive bass riffs and regular chords played on the off beat by a guitar |
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Wiktionary 
- reggae (Noun)
A form of music originating in Jamaica and associated with Rastafarianism, featuring a heavy bass line, percussive rhythm guitar on the offbeat, often with close vocal harmonies.
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Reggae is a kind of music from Jamaica. Most music from Jamaica can be called reggae. It started in the late 1960s. The music has regular chops on the back beat (off-beat). These are called “skank”, and are played by a rhythm guitarist. The bass drum hits on the second and fourth beat of each measure (each bar). These are called the “drop”. Reggae bands also use a bass, a keyboard or organ, and horns.
Reggae music is often used by Rastafarian groups. They are usually songs about religion, love and social problems. Bob Marley (1945-1981) was a famous reggae artist.
Famous instruments in reggae music are drums, guitar, saxophone, trumpet and trombone.
Part of speech
🔤- reggae, noun, singular of reggaes.
