skiffle

/ˈskɪfl/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of folk music popular in the UK in the 1950s, characterized by its use of homemade instruments and simple melodies

“The skiffle band played a lively rendition of the song at the local pub.”

2. verb

to play or perform skiffle music

“The group skiffled at the village fete, entertaining the crowd with their energetic performance.”

Synonyms

  • folk music
  • roots music

Antonyms

  • classical music
  • sophisticated music