English

Noun

breakbeat ‎(plural breakbeats)

1. (music, countable) A form of syncopated rhythm prominent in much African music.
   • CMJ New Music Monthly

     A cornucopia of hyped-up breakbeats, keyboard squiggles, surf grooves, dancehall stylee, dumb loops and much atonal shouting along, Far In dares you not to smile.

2. (music, uncountable) A genre of electronic dance music.