breakbeat

break·beat

 (brāk′bēt′)

n.

1. An often complex rhythmic passage used in electronic music, especially a sampled drum solo from a previously recorded song.

2. A style of electronic music characterized by such passages.

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[From break, solo cadenza.]

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breakbeat

(ˈbreɪkˌbiːt)

n

(Pop Music) a type of electronic dance music

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breakbeat