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Vocabulary Entry
skiffle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A style of music that combines elements of jazz, skiffle is typically played with acoustic instruments.
Example Sentences
"The band played a lively skiffle tune at the local pub last night."
"Skiffle originated in the United States and became popular in the UK during the 1950s."
"Many famous musicians, including Paul McCartney, started their careers playing skiffle."
V
verb
To perform or play music in the skiffle style.
Example Sentences
"They decided to skiffle at the community center every Saturday evening."
"She loves to skiffle on her old guitar while friends gather around."
"He was known to skiffle in the park, attracting a small audience of passersby."