The drum and bass
Example: The drum and bass beat made everyone dance all night.
Definition
"The drum and bass" is a genre of electronic music characterized by fast breakbeats, heavy basslines, and complex rhythms. It often features energetic tempo and deep bass sounds, making it popular in dance and club scenes for its lively and intense musical experience.
Etymology
The term "the drum and bass" originates from the core elements of the genre: 'drum' referring to the fast, intricate drum patterns, and 'bass' indicating the prominent, deep basslines. Emerging in the early 1990s in the UK, it evolved from earlier electronic and rave music styles, combining rhythmic energy and bass-driven soundscapes.
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"The drum and bass" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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