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afrobeat

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.21 in modern English

Syllables
afrobeat
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Music that combines West African musical styles (such as traditional Yoruba music and highlife) with American funk, jazz, and soul influences, with a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion.

Uncountable

noun

Alternative letter-case form of afrobeat.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Afro- + beat.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

Afrobeats

Questions

What does afrobeat mean?
Music that combines West African musical styles (such as traditional Yoruba music and highlife) with American funk, jazz, and soul influences, with a focus on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussion.
Where does afrobeat come from?
From Afro- + beat.

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