reggae

(reg′ā)

noun

a form of popular music of Jamaican origin, characterized by a strong, syncopated rhythm and influenced by rhythm and blues and calypso

Origin: < ? ragga, ? short for ragamuffin

See reggae in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Popular music of Jamaican origin having elements of Calypso and rhythm and blues, usually with an accent placed on the offbeat.

Origin:

Origin: Jamaican English

Origin: , ultimately from rege-rege, ragged clothing

Origin: , probably from rag¹

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