"one drop" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} one drop (uncountable)
  1. (music) A style of drumming, prevalent in reggae and attributed to Winston Grennan, in which the snare and bass play on the same beat. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: one-drop Related terms: one-drop rule
    Sense id: en-one_drop-en-noun-q5kvAsYS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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