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rocksteady

/ˈrɒkˌsteɪdi/ noun · British & US
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What does rocksteady mean?

noun

A genre of Jamaican music that originated in the 1960s, characterized by a strong emphasis on rhythm and a distinctive 'walking' bass line. A style of music that is steady and unchanging, often used to describe a consistent and reliable sound.

Example

"The rocksteady band's music was a staple of the 1960s Jamaican music scene."

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