Skiffle (Noun)
Meaning
A style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised percussion instruments.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Quarrymen, later known as the Beatles, played skiffle music in their early years.
- Skiffle was a popular genre in the UK in the 1950s, influencing many young musicians.
- The band's skiffle sound was characterized by the use of a tea-chest bass and washboard percussion.
- Ronnie Wood, of the Rolling Stones, started his musical career playing skiffle with his brother.
- The simplicity of skiffle music made it accessible to many young people who couldn't afford expensive instruments.