beatboxing

[ beet-bok-sing ]

noun

1. 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.

beatboxing

/ ˈbiːtˌbɒksɪŋ /

noun

1. a form of hip-hop music in which the voice is used to simulate percussion instruments

Derived Forms

• ˈbeatˌboxer, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of beatboxing¹

1985–90, Americanism; beatbox (verb) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He came across the concept of beatboxing and started practicing on his own.

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