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Reggae

Description

Reggae is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. It is characterized by its rhythmic and syncopated style, often featuring strong basslines, guitar rhythms, and relaxed vocal melodies. With its roots in ska and rocksteady, reggae has become popular worldwide and is known for its positive and uplifting lyrics.

Part of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective
• Verb

Senses and Usages

Noun

1. (Music) The genre of music originating from Jamaica, characterized by rhythmic and syncopated style.

Sample sentence: Bob Marley is often referred to as the king of reggae.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of reggae music.

Sample sentence: The reggae beats filled the air, creating a joyful atmosphere at the beach party.

Verb

1. (Rare usage) To perform or create reggae music.

Sample sentence: The band decided to reggae-fy the song by adding a heavy bassline and offbeat rhythm.

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