Skiffle (noun)

1. A style of popular music that originated in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by a mix of blues, folk, and jazz elements.
2. A style of music that uses simple, improvised instrumentation and emphasizes the rhythm section.

Origin:

Originally a slang term for cheap or racially mixed music, likely from the word "skiff", meaning "a small boat".

Examples:

1. The band played skiffle music all night long.
2. Skiffle music was popular in the United Kingdom in the 1950s and 1960s.
3. Skiffle music is considered a precursor to rock and roll.
4. The Beatles were influenced by skiffle music.
5. Skiffle music is often associated with jug bands and washboard bands.