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reggae Definition

reg·gae (regā)

noun

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

Etymology: < ? ragga, ? short for ragamuffin

reggae Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • play: I played some nice reggae sounds to people for a few hours on Sunday evening.
  • include: A number of good tracks followed including a reggae based number dedicated to his drummer ' Johnny Reggae ' .
  • do: There's even an attempt to do reggae with the track " Stand Down " .
  • have: It would be good to have more reggae based bands, they were part of the 77 era.
  • like: OK, you don't like reggae full stop.

Adjective modifier

  • Jamaican: Look out for the Jamaican Reggae to Wear brand to get you in the holiday mood.
  • good: Price - 7 = £ 3.49 Feel good reggae re rubs from the impressive Upstate label.
  • classic: Willie Williams - No One Can Stop Us Information More classic Reggae from Jamaica's most important label ever!
  • white: And ' Newtown People's good too, great white reggae, better than UB40, but it goes on too long.
  • top: The event would feature a wide array of top reggae and rock artists and will draw fans from all over the world.

Modifies a noun

  • dub: Here lies the power and the glory of reggae dub at its magnificent best.
  • legend: Reggae legend Michael Rose will perform live on the main stage on Sunday from 8.15pm - 9.30pm.
  • rhythm: The reggae rhythms reflected the sound of the streets of London, where reggae briefly became the Punk fans second music of choice.
  • groove: A blissful disco reggae groove in the simply deliriously fabulous ' Could You Be Loved ' .
  • music: Reggae music has done more for me than I could begin to explain.

Noun used with modifier

  • dancehall: And that track, with dancehall reggae artist Mr. Vegas, may not make the final cut.
  • dub: Also, he's done a dub reggae DJ mix cd.
  • samba: However dancers also learn samba reggae and other steps.