English · Arts & Literature
hip-hop
/ˈhɪp.hɒp/
[/ˈhɪp.hɒp/]
rhythmic spoken music
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A style of music featuring rhythmic spoken lyrics, known as rapping, over strong beats.
Example
He grew up listening to hip-hop and admired how the best rappers told stories through rhyme.
He grew up listening to hip-hop and admired how the best rappers told stories through rhyme.
Etymology
Coined in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York; the words imitate rhythmic movement.
How & Where It’s Used
A global genre and culture including rapping, DJing, and dance.