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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drum and bass

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.89 in modern English

Syllables
drum and bass
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A style of electronic dance music focusing heavily on loud bass and fast-tempo drumbeats.

Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

drum 'n' bass (alternative) drum'n'bass (alternative)

Phrases

drill and bass

Frequently Paired Words

drill and bass jungle

Synonyms

D&B D+B DnB D'n'B

Questions

What does drum and bass mean?
A style of electronic dance music focusing heavily on loud bass and fast-tempo drumbeats.

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