2 tone

Questions

What does 2 tone mean?

A British ska revival genre of the late 1970s, fusing traditional ska music with punk rock elements.

Where does 2 tone come from?

Coined by Jerry Dammers, keyboard player for The Specials, as an allusion to multiraciality.

How to pronounce 2 tone

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “2 tone”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “2 tone”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “2 tone” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.