hip-hop

[/ˈhɪp.hɑːp/]
nounmasculinepl: hip-hops
hip-hop
1. A cultural movement and music genre originating in the Bronx in the 1970s, characterized by rapping, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti art
Hip-hop has become one of the most influential music genres worldwide.
Hip-hop se tornou um dos gêneros musicais mais influentes do mundo.
2. The music style itself, featuring rhythmic spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics over instrumental beats
She listens to hip-hop every morning during her workout.
Ela ouve hip-hop toda manhã durante seu treino.
3. The lifestyle and aesthetic associated with the hip-hop culture, including fashion, slang, and attitudes
He embraced hip-hop culture by wearing baggy clothes and sneakers.
Ele abraçou a cultura hip-hop usando roupas largas e tênis.
Hip-hop originated in New York City's African American and Latino communities and has become a global phenomenon. In Brazil, hip-hop is deeply connected to social activism, particularly in urban and marginalized communities, serving as a voice for social change. The genre has produced influential Brazilian artists and remains a crucial cultural expression in the country's urban landscapes.
NYC Slang
The Bronx beat, four elements, street poetry
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rapurban musicstreet culture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hip-hop
Term is widely used and understood; often kept in English form
Rio de Janeiro
hip-hop / rap
Strong hip-hop scene; term is commonly used in favelas and urban communities
São Paulo
hip-hop
Major hip-hop cultural center in Brazil; term is mainstream in music industry
Portugal
hip-hop
Used similarly to Brazil; growing hip-hop community in Lisbon and Porto

Related Words

rapDJbreakdancinggraffitibeatboxingfreestyleMC

Related Idioms & Phrases

hip-hop nation
hip-hop heads
keep it hip-hop
real hip-hop
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