dubstep

[ duhb-step ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a style of mostly instrumental electronic music, originating in London, influenced by dub and characterized by syncopated rhythm and an emphasis on bass and drum elements.

dubstep

/ ˈdʌbˌstɛp /

a genre of electronic music conveying a dark and brooding atmosphere through prominent bass lines

Origin of dubstep¹

2000–05; dub ⁴ (in the sense “a subgenre of reggae produced by remixing”) + step

Origin of dubstep¹

C21: from dub ¹(sense 6) + step

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