Word
drum and bass
Definition
n. a style of fast electronic dance music that has very loud, heavy bass sounds and fast drum rhythms.
n. a genre of electronic dance music emerging in the early 1990s, characterised by fast breakbeats and heavy, sub-harmonic basslines.
Examples
“The club played drum and bass all night.”
“Many festivals dedicated to electronic music feature a separate stage specifically for drum and bass artists.”
“The evolution of drum and bass saw it transition from underground warehouse raves to a globally recognised genre with numerous sub-styles ranging from liquid to neurofunk.”
Examples
simple
“The club played drum and bass all night.”
contextual
“Many festivals dedicated to electronic music feature a separate stage specifically for drum and bass artists.”
complex
“The evolution of drum and bass saw it transition from underground warehouse raves to a globally recognised genre with numerous sub-styles ranging from liquid to neurofunk.”
Usage
Often abbreviated as 'DnB' or 'D&B'.
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