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What are the characteristics of reggae music?

The characteristics of reggae music are as follows:

1, reggae music combines traditional African rhythm, American rhythm and blues and Jamaican original folk music. This style includes "syllable omission in weak beat", "guitar playing in up beat" and "vocal chorus"

2. Reggae music has a strong sense of rhythm and melody, profound lyrics, and emphasizes social, political and humanistic care.

Reggae music usually consists of a bass guitar, a set of drums and a double bass, and other musical instruments, such as saxophone and piano, are often added.