A sped up version of the blues played on electric guitar and bass
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Mento
Similar to calypso. Usually features acoustic guitar, banjo, drums and a rhumba box. Lyrics deal with everyday life and political issues
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5 musical features of Ska
Uses Jazz instruments. Usually has a walking bass line. Four crochet beats per bar. Off-beat rhythms. Some instrumental pieces, some has lyrics.
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Reggae
A fusion of ska and rocksteady music
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Rocksteady differs to ska
Half-speed, trombone replaced by piano and more prominent brass
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Delay
A note is played and the same note is then played back. Delay is produced by taking a recording of the initial sound and then playing it back. It gives a type of echo effect.
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Reggae instruments
Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Drum kit, Organ
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