dubstep

[ duhb-step ]

noun

1. a style of mostly instrumental electronic music, originating in London, influenced by dub and characterized by syncopated rhythm and an emphasis on bass and drum elements.

dubstep

/ ˈdʌbˌstɛp /

noun

1. a genre of electronic music conveying a dark and brooding atmosphere through prominent bass lines

Word History and Origins

Origin of dubstep¹

2000–05; dub ⁴ (in the sense “a subgenre of reggae produced by remixing”) + step

Word History and Origins

Origin of dubstep¹

C21: from dub ¹(sense 6) + step

Example Sentences

The genre has consistently evolved since the 1990s, becoming a party-starting sound and influencing bassline, grime and dubstep.

From BBC

"It’s why you have these other genres like grime, bassline, dubstep, which you can say are the children of garage."

From BBC

The festival features techno, house and dubstep music and was expected to attract roughly 70,000 daily attendees.

From Los Angeles Times

British dubstep star Benga has pulled out of Coachella festival in California after a "snag" with his US visa.

From BBC

A day spent listening to George Kirby’s dubstep music?

From Seattle Times