dubstep

[duhb-step]

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noun

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.

Origin of dubstep

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

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Examples from the Web for dubstep

Contemporary Examples

Speaking of dubstep, few DJs had a bigger year than Skrillex.
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Dubstep sensation Skrillex told The Daily Beast that witnessing this performance made him want to start making EDM.
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British Dictionary definitions for dubstep

dubstep

noun

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

Word Origin

C21: from dub 1 (sense 6) + step

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Examples from the Web for dubstep

Contemporary Examples

Speaking of dubstep, few DJs had a bigger year than Skrillex.

Dubstep sensation Skrillex told The Daily Beast that witnessing this performance made him want to start making EDM.

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Origin of dubstep