raï

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of music, originating in Oran, Algeria from Bedouin shepherds.

Pronunciation

/ɹaɪ/ /ɹʌiː/

Word forms

raï

Etymology

From French raï, from Algerian Arabic راي (rāy, “opinion”), from Arabic رَأْي (raʔy, “opinion”).

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