breakbeat
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Nightingale's championing of the work of breakbeat artists such as the Freestylers and Meat Katie earned her the title Queen of Breaks.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024
“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
His movement syncs with the breakbeat flowing from the DJ’s turntables.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2022
A double time breakbeat churns far below a vocal that starts out barely paying attention to the underlying propulsion.
From New York Times • Oct. 21, 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
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