what do the numbers in “808” mean?

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what do the numbers in “808” mean?
808 is a type of drum machine. It’s a musical instrument that’s used to make hip hop and electronic music. It was invented in the late 1970s, and it’s been used by famous musicians like Dr. Dre and T-Pain. The numbers in “808” refer to the sound it makes. When you press the buttons, it makes a low bass sound that has a “boom” to it. It’s a sound you can feel in your chest, and it’s used in a lot of different types of music. For example, if you listen to the song “Drop It Like It’s Hot” by Snoop Dogg, you can hear the 808 in the background. It’s the sound that makes you feel like you’re in a club. A fun fact is that the 808 is so popular that it’s been sampled in over 10,000 songs!