dubstep

[ duhb-step ]

noun
  1. a style of mostly instrumental electronic music, originating in London, influenced by dub and characterized by syncopated rhythm and an emphasis on bass and drum elements.

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Origin of dubstep

1
2000–05; dub4 (in the sense “a subgenre of reggae produced by remixing”) + step

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British Dictionary definitions for dubstep

dubstep

/ (ˈdʌbˌstɛp) /


noun
  1. a genre of electronic music conveying a dark and brooding atmosphere through prominent bass lines

Origin of dubstep

1
C21: from dub 1 (sense 6) + step

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