Dubstep
Type: noun, genre
Pronunciation: /dub-step/
Also spelled or known as: Dubstep Music
Plural: Dubstep Styles
Related: EDM
What does Dubstep mean? An electronic music genre known for heavy bass, syncopated rhythms, and dramatic drops.
Dubstep (also known as “dub”) originated in the late 1990s. Dubstep influenced EDM, pop production, gaming culture, and festival music.
Dubstep synonyms: Dub, Dubstep (also known as “dub”), Dubstep Music, Bass Music, Electronic Bass Music
More Genres: Rap, Hip-Hop, Pop, RnB/R&B, EDM, House, Jazz, Rock, Country, Alternative, K-Pop, Bass, Dance, Chill, Ambient, J-Pop, Trap, Bass House, Drum and Bass (DnB), Liquid DnB
Example sentence: “The remix added a dubstep drop.”
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