Meaning of the word breakbeat in English

What does breakbeat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

breakbeat

US /ˈbreɪk.biːt/
UK /ˈbreɪk.biːt/
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Noun

a sampled drum pattern, often from funk or soul records, used as the rhythmic basis in hip-hop, drum and bass, and other electronic music genres

Example:
The DJ expertly mixed in a classic breakbeat, getting the crowd moving.
Many early hip-hop tracks were built around simple, repetitive breakbeats.