beatboxing
[ beet-bok-sing ]
/ ˈbitˌbɒk sɪŋ /
noun
a musical style or technique, especially in hip-hop, in which the sounds and rhythms of percussion instruments or a drum machine are simulated by using the mouth and voice: We heard some amazing beatboxing last night.
Nearby words
beat to it, beat up, beat-up, beatable, beatbox, beatboxing, beaten, beaten biscuit, beaten track, beatenest, beater
Definition for beatboxing (2 of 2)
beatbox
or beat-box
[ beet-boks ]
/ ˈbitˌbɒks /
noun
Slang. boom box.
verb (used without object)
to simulate the sounds and rhythms of percussion instruments or a drum machine by using the mouth and voice: Have you ever heard someone beatbox like that?
Related formsbeat·box·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for beatboxing (1 of 2)
beatboxing
/ (ˈbiːtˌbɒksɪŋ) /
noun
a form of hip-hop music in which the voice is used to simulate percussion instruments
Derived Formsbeatboxer, noun
British Dictionary definitions for beatboxing (2 of 2)
beatbox
/ (ˈbiːtˌbɒks) /
noun
informal a drum machine
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