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Definition of dubstep

dubstep

/ˈdʌb.stɛp/
dub · step
Adjective:dubsteppy
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dubstep Lexical Profile

dubstep Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A genre of electronic dance music that originated in South London in the late 1990s, characterized by sparse, syncopated rhythmic patterns and prominent sub-bass frequencies.

Example

"The festival's late-night stage featured several DJs playing heavy dubstep."

• Nearby Words

dublin
dubois sea snake
dubrovnik
dubstep
ducal
duchess
duchy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in South London around 2002 as a blend of 'dub' (a style of reggae production featuring heavy bass and reverberation) and '2-step' (a subgenre of UK garage music).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dubstep. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dubstep
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