dubstep

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Definitions of dubstep word

noun dubstep 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. 1
noun dubstep A form of dance music, typically instrumental, characterized by a sparse, syncopated rhythm and a strong bassline. 1
uncountable noun dubstep Dubstep is a type of electronic dance music with a strong bass line. 0
noun dubstep a genre of electronic music conveying a dark and brooding atmosphere through prominent bass lines 0
noun dubstep A genre of electronic music descended from 2-step garage, characterised by its dark mood, sparse, half-step and two-step rhythms, an average bpm of 140 and an emphasis on sub-bass. 0

before 2000

One of the 1% newest English words

2000-05; dub4 (in the sense “a subgenre of reggae produced by remixing”) + step

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".