rocksteady
|rock/stead/y|
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/ˈrɑkˌstɛdi/
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/ˈrɒkˌstɛdi/
stable rhythm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rocksteady' originates from Jamaican English, combining 'rock' and 'steady' to describe a stable, rhythmic music style.
Historical Evolution
'rocksteady' evolved from the earlier Jamaican music style 'ska' and eventually influenced the development of 'reggae'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to a music genre, but it has also come to describe anything stable or consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genre of Jamaican music that originated in the late 1960s, characterized by a slower tempo than ska and a more soulful sound.
The band played a mix of ska and rocksteady at the concert.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/06 19:22