Definitions of "Riddim"
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Riddim
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English TranslationRhythm
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DefinitionThe instrumental background to a piece of music
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Example SentencesPatois: Dat riddim a gwaan good!
English: That rhythm is really good! -
Related WordsBashment , Chune , Mash up di place , No woman no cry ,
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posted by anonymous on May 18, 2024
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Riddim
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English TranslationRhythm
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DefinitionA reggae/dancehall term used to refer to the instrumental component of a song. Thus a reggae/dancehall song consists of riddim plus the vocal song by the DJ/singer. A single riddim is normally used by multiple artists to record their tracks. A few popular reggae riddims include “Sleng Teng Riddim”, “Fever Pitch Riddim” and “Benz and Bimma”
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Example SentencesPatois: Di benz and bimma riddim sound maad
English: The benz and bimma instrumental sounds dope -
Related WordsAll fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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posted by anonymous on October 2, 2013
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