ska
What is another word for ska? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A style of upbeat Jamaican dance music from the late 1950s that blended Caribbean calypso with American jazz and R&B, and later evolved into rocksteady and reggae.
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly imitating the sharp, choppy sound of the guitar, or from a term coined by a Jamaican musician.
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What does “ska” mean?
The word “ska” means a style of upbeat Jamaican dance music from the late 1950s that blended Caribbean calypso with American jazz and R&B, and later evolved into rocksteady and reggae. In plain terms, an early Jamaican music genre that led to reggae, known for its upbeat, offbeat rhythm guitar.
How do you pronounce “ska”?
“Ska” is pronounced skah (/skɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “ska” in a sentence?
Here is “ska” used in a sentence: “The band played a lively set of classic ska tunes.”
What part of speech is “ska”?
“Ska” is a noun.
