reggae
REH-gay
Reggae (noun) means a music genre from Jamaica known for its offbeat rhythm guitar and deep bass, closely tied to Rastafarian culture. Example: “Bob Marley helped bring reggae to a worldwide audience.”
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A music genre from Jamaica known for its offbeat rhythm guitar and deep bass, closely tied to Rastafarian culture.
"Bob Marley helped bring reggae to a worldwide audience."
"The beach bar played reggae all afternoon."
How to use reggae
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of Jamaican music with a laid-back, offbeat rhythm, closely linked with Rastafari culture.
Common pairings
reggae music
roots reggae
reggae beat
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Etymology
From Jamaican Creole rege, meaning "rags" or "a quarrel"; the musical sense was popularized by the 1968 Maytals song "Do the Reggay."
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What does “reggae” mean?
The word “reggae” means a music genre from Jamaica known for its offbeat rhythm guitar and deep bass, closely tied to Rastafarian culture. In plain terms, a style of Jamaican music with a laid-back, offbeat rhythm, closely linked with Rastafari culture.
How do you pronounce “reggae”?
“Reggae” is pronounced REH-gay (/ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “reggae” in a sentence?
Here is “reggae” used in a sentence: “Bob Marley helped bring reggae to a worldwide audience.”
What part of speech is “reggae”?
“Reggae” is a noun.
Where does the word “reggae” come from?
The word “reggae” dates back to around 1968. From Jamaican Creole rege, meaning "rags" or "a quarrel"; the musical sense was popularized by the 1968 Maytals song "Do the Reggay.".
Is “reggae” a common word?
“Reggae” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
