noun
rocksteady
noun
1
A style of Jamaican music from the 1960s, slower and smoother than ska, that led into reggae.
"Rocksteady bridged the gap between ska and reggae in Jamaican music history."
How to Use Rocksteady
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slow, groove-based Jamaican music genre that came just before reggae.
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_____ bridged the gap between ska and reggae in Jamaican music history.
Etymology
From "rock" plus "steady," describing its steadier, slower rhythm compared to ska.