Jab Jab
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Jab Jab is a traditional Trinidad and Tobago Carnival masquerade character known for its devilish appearance, use of chains and whips, and energetic, confrontational performances.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Jab Jab masquerade | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Carnival masquerade character
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Trinidad and Tobago cultural tradition ⓘ folk performance ⓘ |
| associatedMusic |
Carnival road music
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rhythmic drumming ⓘ |
| associatedWith | working-class Carnival traditions ⓘ |
| associatedWithEvent | Trinidad and Tobago Carnival NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithTheme |
aggression
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devil imagery ⓘ power ⓘ resistance ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Trinidad and Tobago NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
embodiment of rebellious spirit in Carnival
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expression of defiance ⓘ |
| etymology | name derived from French patois for "diable" (devil) ⓘ |
| hasAppearance | devilish appearance ⓘ |
| hasPerformanceStyle |
confrontational
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energetic ⓘ |
| hasProp |
chains
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whips ⓘ |
| hasRegionalVariants | Grenadian Jab Jab NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
African-derived ritual performance
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European devil imagery ⓘ |
| interactionStyleWithAudience | confrontational but usually playful ⓘ |
| languageOfName | French Creole ⓘ |
| partOf | Trinidad and Tobago Carnival masquerade traditions ⓘ |
| performanceFeatures |
charging movements
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dancing ⓘ vocal taunts or chants ⓘ whip displays ⓘ |
| performsDuring |
Carnival Monday
NERFINISHED
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Carnival Tuesday ⓘ |
| performsIn |
Jouvert celebrations
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street processions ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
devil mas
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traditional mas ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
cathartic release during Carnival
ⓘ
street theatre ⓘ |
| typicalCostumeColor |
black
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bright contrasting colors ⓘ red ⓘ |
| typicalCostumeElement |
chains around the body
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horns ⓘ painted or masked face ⓘ whips carried in the hand ⓘ |
| usesPropFor |
cracking whips
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creating loud sounds ⓘ mock intimidation of spectators ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
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this entity surface form:
Jab Jab masquerade