drum and bass
IPA/ˌdrʌm ən ˈbeɪs/
IPA/ˌdrʌm ən ˈbeɪs/
drum and bass — noun
1. A fast-paced electronic music style from Britain, built around rapid breakbeats
1.nounB1
Definition
A fast-paced electronic music style from Britain, built around rapid breakbeats and deep, powerful bass sounds that drive the rhythm — often played at nightclubs, festivals, and on online streaming platforms.
Example
Tomás and Mayumi drove to Manchester for a drum and bass festival last summer.
go to a drum and bass festival
The club DJ kept dancers moving by mixing drum and bass with hip-hop.
mixed drum and bass with [other genre]
Kian set up speakers on the balcony and played drum and bass at the barbecue.
Devika downloaded a drum and bass production app to learn making beats on her tablet.
download a drum and bass production app
Usage Note
Usually uncountable; used as a singular noun. Commonly abbreviated as D&B in writing.