breakbeat
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The beat is very close to the classic Clyde Stubblefield / James Brown Funky Drummer breakbeat.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2023
“You’re too far away,” she sang as the chattering breakbeat of “Happy Ending” reminded everyone in the room that they were supposed to be dancing.
From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023
Goodwin, a breakbeat poet who cites comedians, rappers and preachers as inspirations drawing him to language and word play, has over 20 years of playwriting experience under his belt.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2022
I said, ‘If this movie comes out and I don’t include that breakbeat, all my friends are gonna stone me with popcorn in the movie theater.’
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2022
At one point, a young Jay-Z appears, rapping at lightning speed over a breakbeat.
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2021
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