drum and bass
n. uncountablen. 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.
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.
Usage
Often abbreviated as 'DnB' or 'D&B'.
Last updated August 2, 2026