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It has:
- clave rhythms (usually played by claves), which provide the rhythmic foundation.
- melodic and rhythmic syncopation.
- several one or two bar patterns each played by a different instrument.
- much use of Latin percussion eg bongos, congas, timbales (shallow single-headed drums) and cowbells.
- piano often features strongly.
- What is Caribbean music used for?
- What is another name for Caribbean music?
- How would you describe Jamaican music?
What is Caribbean music used for?
Often, Caribbean music has prominent roles for driving percussion instruments because it's used for dancing, and some of it features verses in a call-and-response pattern, as well as syncopated rhythms.
What is another name for Caribbean music?
Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for CARIBBEAN MUSIC [reggae]
How would you describe Jamaican music?
Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. ... It is characterized by a walking bass line accented with rhythms on the upbeat. In the early 1960s, ska was the dominant music genre of Jamaica and was popular with British mods. Later it became popular with many skinheads.
