Meaning & use
reggae
A style of popular music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, marked by offbeat rhythms and a relaxed tempo.
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Bob Marley helped bring reggae music to audiences far beyond Jamaica.
The beach bar played reggae all afternoon while people relaxed in the sun.
A note on using this word
Reggae grew out of earlier Jamaican styles like ska and rocksteady and often carries social or spiritual themes in its lyrics.
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