trap music

American  

[trap myoo-zik] / ˈtræp ˌmyu zɪk /

noun

1. a type of rap music, originating in the South, characterized by slow and heavy bass drums with quick high-hat cymbals and gritty lyrics about drug culture.

   EDM artists are mixing trap music with techno in a genre-bending new sound.

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Etymology

Origin of trap music

First recorded in 1990–95; trap (house) ( def. ) + music ( def. )

Example Sentences

Jeezy, one of the pioneers and most popular performers of trap music, first made his mark in the music industry in the early 2000s alongside fellow Georgia rappers T.I and Gucci Mane.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

From Taylor Swift to Lil Nas X to the rise of trap music, everything’s on the table for appreciation.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2022

Even the “Live Your Life” rapper seemed impressed by the event, calling it an “extravagant party … and as the founder of trap music my expectations are high.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2021

Mr. Jacobs bobbed his head to the trap music pumping out of a portable speaker and sauntered up to the starting line.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2021

In this not-quite-classifiable comedic spoof of a reality show, she plays a version of herself: Nicole Richie, daughter of Lionel, wife of Joel Madden, wellness influencer, and wannabe trap music star.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2020