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