rap

US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
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rap

a type of popular music of US black origin in which words are recited rapidly and rhythmically over a prerecorded backing.

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He loves listening to old-school rap.
Le encanta escuchar rap de la vieja escuela.
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The concert featured various rap artists.
El concierto contó con varios artistas de rap.
2.

golpe, toque

a quick, sharp blow or knock.

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He gave a sharp rap on the door.
Dio un fuerte golpe en la puerta.
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I heard a faint rap at the window.
Escuché un leve golpe en la ventana.
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knocktapstrikehitblow
1.

golpear, tocar

strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid blows.

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He began to rap his fingers on the table impatiently.
Empezó a golpear la mesa con los dedos impacientemente.
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The police rapped on the door loudly.
La policía golpeó la puerta ruidosamente.
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knocktapstrikehit
2.

rapear

perform rap music.

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He started to rap along with the song.
Empezó a rapear con la canción.
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She can really rap, her flow is amazing.
Ella realmente sabe rapear, su fluidez es asombrosa.
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gangsta raprap somebody on the knuckles