rap

US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
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1.

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.
Il adore écouter du rap old-school.
The concert featured various rap artists.
Le concert mettait en vedette divers artistes de rap.
2.

coup, frappe

a quick, sharp blow or knock.

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He gave a sharp rap on the door.
Il a donné un coup sec sur la porte.
I heard a faint rap at the window.
J'ai entendu un léger coup à la fenêtre.
1.

frapper, taper

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

:
He began to rap his fingers on the table impatiently.
Il commença à taper ses doigts sur la table avec impatience.
The police rapped on the door loudly.
La police a frappé bruyamment à la porte.
2.

rapper

perform rap music.

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He started to rap along with the song.
Il a commencé à rapper sur la chanson.
She can really rap, her flow is amazing.
Elle sait vraiment rapper, son flow est incroyable.