dubstep
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.
Compare Meanings
Click for a side-by-side comparison of meanings. Use the word comparison feature to learn the differences between similar and commonly confused words.
Origin of dubstep
1Words Nearby dubstep
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
How to use dubstep in a sentence
In the early 2010s, the elusive English songwriter became revered in certain circles for his moody dubstep experimentation and ethereal voice.
On “Kindred” by Burial, a vital piece of metallic dubstep, each blown-out bass drop kicks up a cloud of clattering ash that swirls around like you’re inside a murky snow globe.
Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Noise-cancelling headphones you can live in | Tony Ware | July 23, 2021 | Popular-ScienceAnd bold enough to throw in some Hello Kitty dubstep and Marilyn Manson S&M for sport.
Avril Lavigne Is Still the ‘Motherfreaking Princess’ of Pop | Kevin Fallon | November 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSpeaking of dubstep, few DJs had a bigger year than Skrillex.
Best Music Albums of 2012: Frank Ocean, Taylor Swift, and More | Marlow Stern | December 26, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTdubstep sensation Skrillex told The Daily Beast that witnessing this performance made him want to start making EDM.
British Dictionary definitions for dubstep
/ (ˈdʌbˌstɛp) /
a genre of electronic music conveying a dark and brooding atmosphere through prominent bass lines
Origin of dubstep
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Browse