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Definition
Competitive events in Jamaican Dancehall where rival sound systems compete through music and performances.
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Sound Clash
Definition
A competition between two or more sound systems, where DJs and selectors battle with their music and lyrics
Example Sentence
Patois: Di sound clash did intense, each sound did a outshine di other
English: The sound clash was intense, with each sound trying to outshine the other
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