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  1. dancehallnoun

    a public hall for dancing

  2. dancehallnoun

    a type of Jamaican entertainment (see Wikipedia)

  3. dancehallnoun

    a reggae dance style; ragga

Wikipedia

  1. Dancehall

    Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1960s. Initially, dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably, with digital dancehall (or "ragga") becoming increasingly characterized by faster rhythms. Key elements of dancehall music include its extensive use of Jamaican Patois rather than Jamaican standard English and a focus on the track instrumentals (or "riddims"). Dancehall saw initial mainstream success in Jamaica in the 1980s, and by the 1990s, it became increasingly popular in Jamaican diaspora communities. In the 2000s, dancehall experienced worldwide mainstream success, and by the 2010s, it began to heavily influence the work of established Western artists and producers, which has helped to further bring the genre into the Western music mainstream.

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  1. dancehall

    Dancehall is a genre of popular music and dance originating in Jamaica, characterized by electronic beats, rapid rhythms, and catchy melodies. It has roots in reggae and combines elements of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. Dancehall music is often played at parties, clubs, and other social gatherings, where people dance in a lively and energetic style.

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  1. Dancehall

    Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably, with digital dancehall becoming increasingly characterized by faster rhythms.

Editors Contribution

  1. dancehall

    A public hall for dancing.

    Dancehall culture is beginning again.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 15, 2020  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Dancehall in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Dancehall in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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