Ska: meaning, definitions and examples

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ska

 

[ skษ‘ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

Ska is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s. It combines elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. Characterized by a strong offbeat and upbeat tempo, ska often features brass instruments and has led to the development of subgenres such as rocksteady and reggae.

Synonyms

jazz-reggae, two-tone

Examples of usage

  • I went to a ska concert last night.
  • The band played an amazing ska cover of a pop song.
  • Ska music is known for its energetic and lively performances.
Context #2 | Noun

dance style

Ska also refers to a style of dance that accompanies the music of the same name. Dancers often engage in lively movements that reflect the upbeat and rhythmic nature of the ska music.

Synonyms

skanking

Examples of usage

  • I love dancing ska at festivals.
  • The ska dance style is very energetic.
  • People of all ages enjoy participating in ska dances.

Translations

Translations of the word "ska" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ska

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ska

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ska

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ska

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ska

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ska

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฏๅก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ska

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ska

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ska

Etymology

The term 'ska' is believed to have originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s. The name is thought to derive from the word used by musicians to describe the rhythm's distinctive style, which includes a syncopated guitar and piano line. The genre emerged as a result of the fusion of Caribbean music styles, such as mento and calypso, with American jazz and rhythm and blues, creating a unique sound that laid the groundwork for reggae music in the 1960s. Ska gained popularity in the United Kingdom in the 1970s, particularly through the two-tone movement, which combined ska with punk rock elements. This resurgence introduced ska to a new generation of fans and has kept the genre alive through various revivals and adaptations over the decades. Throughout its history, ska has influenced a variety of musical styles and continues to be celebrated in contemporary music scenes worldwide.