Meaning

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  1. (uncountable)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!

Origin

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

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

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