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Meaning of the word hip-hop in English

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hip-hop

US /ˈhɪp.hɑːp/
UK /ˈhɪp.hɑːp/
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Noun

1.

a style of popular music of US black and Hispanic origin, featuring rap with an electronic backing.

Example:
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He grew up listening to classic hip-hop.
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The concert featured a mix of R&B and hip-hop artists.
Synonym:
rap musicrap
2.

a cultural movement associated with hip-hop music, originating in the 1970s among black and Hispanic communities in the Bronx, New York City.

Example:
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The exhibition explored the history of hip-hop culture.
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Graffiti art is an important element of hip-hop.
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