• Rave

  • Apr 5 2022
  • Length: 1 min
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Rave

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  • Rave is British English slang for talking about something with great enthusiasm. The word rave was used in the late 16th century to mean, "excellent, pleasing, fine", and around a hundred years later to mean, "an enthusiastic review or, appreciation".


    Rave also refers to an energetic crowd of people at a party or concert, often with loud music playing. It can also refer to the music itself. The word rave was first used in the late 1980s to describe the subculture, that grew out of the acid house movement. While some raves may be small parties held at nightclubs or private residences, some raves have grown to immense sizes, such as the large festivals and events featuring multiple DJs and dance areas that play electronic dance music. The term rave was also used in the late 1980s to describe the "music of Madchester".
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