rap
word
/ˈɹæp/
rap
/ɹˈæp/
rap
Definition
A style of music in which words are spoken or chanted rhythmically over a beat instead of being sung in the usual way. It can also refer to the words or performance in that style.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used as a noun for the music genre: 'listen to rap', 'a rap song', 'rap music'. As a verb, 'to rap' means to perform in this style. Don't confuse it with the unrelated noun/verb 'rap' meaning a quick hit or a criminal charge.
Spanish: rap - música rapPortuguese (BR): rap - música rapPortuguese (PT): rap - música rapChinese (Simplified): 说唱 - 说唱音乐Chinese (Traditional): 說唱 - 說唱音樂Hindi: रैप - रैप संगीतArabic: راب - موسيقى الرابBengali: র্যাপRussian: рэпJapanese: ラップVietnamese: rapKorean: 랩Turkish: rapUrdu: ریپIndonesian: rap
Example Sentences
My brother likes rap music.
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She can rap very fast.
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This is my favorite rap song.
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He started writing rap lyrics in high school.
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I don't usually listen to rap, but that album is amazing.
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Her new track mixes rap with jazz, and it really works.
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