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skiffle

/ˈskɪf.əl/

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noun

/ˈskɪf.əl/C1formal
  • ruСтиль популярной музыки 1950-х годов, характеризующийся смесью американской народной музыки и джаза, обычно исполняемый на акустических гитарах и самодельных или импровизированных ударных инструментах.

A style of popular music from the 1950s, characterized by a blend of American folk music and jazz, typically played on acoustic guitars and homemade or improvised percussion instruments.

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  1. Music genreC1formalbritish

    A style of popular music from the 1950s, influenced by American folk music, typically played on acoustic guitars and improvised percussion instruments like washboards.

    ruМузыкальный жанр

    • Skiffle became very popular in the UK during the 1950s.
    • Many young musicians started their careers playing skiffle music.
    • The band used a washboard and a tea chest bass for their skiffle sound.
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