Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

breakbeat

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.94 in modern English

Syllables
break-beat
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of syncopated rhythm prominent in much African music.

Countable

noun

A genre of electronic dance music based on such syncopated rhythms.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From break + beat.

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

Inflected Forms

breakbeats (plural)

Derived Forms

breakbeaty

Frequently Paired Words

breakcore

Questions

What does breakbeat mean?
A form of syncopated rhythm prominent in much African music.
Where does breakbeat come from?
From break + beat.

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