skiffle
IPA: skˈɪfʌɫ
noun
- A type of folk music, with jazz and blues influences, using homemade or improvised instruments.
- Synonym of skiff (“light shower of rain or snow; light dusting of snow or ice (on ground, water, etc)”)
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Examples of "skiffle" in Sentences
- Skiffle music originated in the United States during the early 20th century
- The Beatles were influenced by skiffle music in their early career
- Skiffle bands typically use a combination of homemade and traditional instruments
- The skiffle genre is known for its upbeat tempo and improvisational style
- Many skiffle songs feature call-and-response vocals and a syncopated beat
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