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boom bap

noun

Etymology

Imitative, representing the sounds of the bass drum and snare drum, respectively.

Definitions

  1. A style/subgenre of hip hop characterized by hard-hitting drums, usually containing the…

    A style/subgenre of hip hop characterized by hard-hitting drums, usually containing the kick drum/snare drum/hi-hat combination rather than claps, snaps, TR-808 bass drums, cowbells, shakers, and various other percussion sounds used for rhythm.

    • A beat made with the 808 drum kit isn't boom bap!
    • The story of Boom Bap is closely associated with the development and practice of sampling, and as such, Boom Bap is often described as a production technique, a sound, a style, or a subgenre.

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