Breakbeat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Breakbeat is a noun meaning (music, countable) A form of syncopated rhythm prominent in much African music.
Meaning
(music, countable) A form of syncopated rhythm prominent in much African music.
More Meanings
- (music, uncountable) A genre of electronic dance music based on such syncopated rhythms.
Example Sentences
A cornucopia of hyped-up breakbeats, keyboard squiggles, surf grooves, dancehall stylee, dumb loops and much atonal shouting along, Far In dares you not to smile.
Word Forms
- breakbeats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include makossa, benga, bluebeat, beatscape, jungle, swingbeat.
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