Which four-stringed instrument provides the low-frequency rhythmic and melodic foundation of a "riddim" in reggae?
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Bass guitar
In reggae, the bass guitar often takes the lead melodic role while the guitar provides percussive 'skanks' on the offbeat. This deep, driving bassline is the heart of the 'riddim,' a term derived from the Jamaican Patois word for rhythm.
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- In reggae, what four-stringed instrument is responsible for the deep melodic and rhythmic foundation known as the "riddim"?