steel drum band

Trinidadian percussion group

A steel drum band is a musical ensemble built around steel pans—tuned percussion instruments made from oil barrels, originating in Trinidad and Tobago.

These bands range from small groups to large orchestras and typically play calypso, soca, reggae, and other Caribbean music: The steel drum band played at the beach wedding.

Related
  • calypsoAfro-Caribbean satirical music
  • TrinidadCaribbean island near Venezuela
  • carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
  • jump upPropel oneself vertically
  • panShallow cooking vessel

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G