Debut (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /day-buit/ What does Debut mean? A rapper or musician’s first appearance in something; Usually an album. Example sentence: “Rappers usually drop their debut album after a hit.” Debut in songs: “Look to the star and visualize my debut” – 2Pac, Can’t C Me. “My pops got a different approach, […]
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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Deep cut (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /deep-kut/ Related: Deep cut What does Deep cut mean? A rare single track or song. Deep cut Synonyms: Single, Song Example sentence: “I found a deep cut from my favorite album today.” Deep cut in songs: “Spiritual like a deep cut from Shirley Caesar” – Nas, My Bible. […]
Def Jam (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /def-jam/ Also spelled or known as: Def-Jam, DefJam What does Def Jam mean? 1. A great record. Def Jam Synonyms: Bop, Fire 2. A major record label founded by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons. Example sentence: “Def Jam has released a lot of amazing records.” Fact: Rick Rubin […]
Demo (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /dem-oh/ Plural: Demos What does Demo mean? A recording of music; may not be mixed, mastered or completed. Demo Synonyms: Unmixed Example sentence: “We sent a demo to the label today.” Demo in songs: “I’m treating this shit like a demo” – Future, Codeine Crazy. “Hopped in the window, shoppin’ a demo at gunpoint” […]
Diamond album (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /die-mond-al-bum/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Diamond status, Diamond single, Certified Diamond, Went Diamond What does Diamond album mean? 10 million (10,000,000) copies of an album or project sold. Diamond album Synonyms: Diamond Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: “Wow, ofcourse Michael Jackson has a diamond […]
Diamond single (certification) Type: noun, slang, music Pronunciation: /die-mond-sing-ull/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Diamond status, Diamond album, Certified Diamond, Went Diamond What does Diamond single mean? 10 million (10,000,000) copies of a song or a single sold. Diamond single Synonyms: Diamond Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: “Wow, it became a diamond single […]
Diamond status (certification) Type: noun, music Pronunciation: /die-mond-stat-us/ Also known as: Diamond selling, Certified Diamond, Diamond album, Diamond single, Went Diamond What does Diamond status mean? A musical song or album achieving a milestone of 10 million units sold total. Diamond status Synonyms: Diamond, Diamond album, Diamond single Other music certifications: Gold, Platinum Example sentence: […]
Disc Jockey (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /disk-jock-e/ Also spelled or known as: Disc-Jockey Related: DJ What does Disc Jockey mean? 1. A person who plays music for a crowd. Disc Jockey Synonyms: DJ 2. To play music or records. Disc Jockey Synonyms: Spin, Bump, Jam Example sentence: “The Disc Jockey played my favorite songs.” […]
Discography (noun) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /dis-caw-gra-fee/ What does Discography mean? A catalog of musical recordings. Discography Synonyms: Catalog Example sentence: “Kanye West has an amazing discography.” Discography in songs: “You see I spit National Treasure, discography rich” – Busta Rhymes, Outro. “It was everything that I’d have never guessed it was, So my discography […]
Diss track (slang) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /diss-trak/ Also known as: Diss song, Diss record Related: Diss, Sneak dissin’, Dissin’, Dissed, Diss song What does Diss track mean? A disrespectful song directed at someone or something. Diss track Synonyms: Sub, Subliminal, Shade, Sneak diss Example sentence: “Drake released a diss track at Meek Mill when […]
Double entendre (music) Type: noun Pronunciation: /double-on-tundra/ Plural: Double entendres What does Double entendre mean? A word or line that has two meanings. Double entendre Synonyms: Chorus, Bridge Example sentence: “Jay-Z usually has a double entendre in his songs.” Double entendre in songs: “Monster of the double entendre, Coke is still my sponsor” – JAY-Z, Do […]
Dubstep (music) Type: noun, slang Pronunciation: /dub-step/ What does Dubstep mean? A form of electronic dance music with heavy bass lines and sub-bass frequencies that originated in South London in the late 1990s. Dubstep Synonyms: EDM Example sentence: “We were turning up to dubstep with the guys.” Dubstep in songs: “They been playing fuckin’ dubstep […]