Track (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /trak/ Related: Tracks What does Track mean? A single song. Track Synonyms: Record Example sentence: “Let’s submit the track tonight.” Track in songs: “Check this out, you motherfuckers know what time it is, I don’t even know why I’m on this track” – 2 Pac, Hit ’Em Up. “Put […]
MUSIC
Here’s a list of all the music terms used in rap/hip-hop music. Music terms on Rap Dictionary — RapDictionary.com.
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Trap Music (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /trap-music/ Also spelled or known as: Trap-music What does Trap Music mean? A sub-genre of Rap/Hip-Hop music. Trap Music Synonyms: Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap Music, Conscious Rap, Emo Rap Example sentence: “Trap Music originated in Atlanta, Georgia.” Trap Music in songs: “Trap music in the Benz coupe, with the […]
Triplet (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /trip-let/ Plural: Triplets What does Triplet mean? A stanza with three lines of the same rhyme scheme; AAA BBB. Similar to Triplet: Couplet Example sentence: “The rapper ended the verse with a fire triplet.” Triplet in songs: “Never usin’ triplet flows because I’m not a Migo” – Rich Brin, Cold. […]
Underground (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /un-der-ground/ Also known as: Underground rap What does Underground mean? Unknown or not as popular. Underground Synonyms: Independent, Indie Example sentence: “I enjoy underground artists for their originality.” Underground in songs: “I’m that underground nigga with the check, though” – Baby Keem, ORANGE SODA. “I’m the underground king, and […]
Verses (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /virses/ Singular: Verse What does Verses mean? Sections of unique written lines. Typically, 16 bars of rap. Verses Synonyms: Bars, Stanzas Example sentence: “The song had three verses on it.” Verses in songs: “These verses are makin’ him a wee bit nervous” – Eminem, The Ringer. “Tell Obama that […]
Went Diamond (certification) Type: verb, slang, music Pronunciation: /went-die-mond/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Diamond status, Diamond album, Diamond single, Certified Diamond What does Went Diamond mean? To have achieved a milestone of 10 million units sold total. Went Diamond Synonyms: Diamond, Diamond album, Diamond single Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: “Post Malone’s […]
Went Gold (certification) Type: verb, slang, music Pronunciation: /went-go-old/ Also known as: Gold-selling, Gold status, Gold album, Gold single, Certified Gold What does Went Gold mean? To have achieved a milestone of 500 thousand units sold total. Went Gold Synonyms: Gold, Gold album, Gold single Other music certifications: Platinum, Diamond Example sentence: “Congrats, I heard […]
Went Platinum (certification) Type: verb, slang, music Pronunciation: /went-plat-num/ Also known as: Platinum-selling, Platinum status, Platinum album, Platinum single, Certified Platinum What does Went Platinum mean? To have achieved a milestone of 1 million units sold total. Went Platinum Synonyms: Platinum, Platinum album, Platinum single Other music certifications: Gold, Diamond Example sentence: “The album quickly […]
Wordplay (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /word-play/ Also spelled: Word play, Word-play What does Wordplay mean? Clever, playful, or witty use of words. Wordplay synonyms: Punchlines Example sentence: “Jay-Z has nice wordplay.” Wordplay in songs: “You know, so many different levels, to living your life andDepicting, with your wordplay” – Rick Ross, Sixteen. “Wordplay that elevates […]