rapping

[ˈræpɪŋ]

rapping Definition

  • 1the action or sound of striking a hard surface
  • 2a musical genre that involves speaking rhythmically and in rhyme, often over a beat or instrumental track

Using rapping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rapping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I heard a rapping at the door.

  • Example

    He's really good at rapping.

  • Example

    She's been practicing her rapping skills for months.

rapping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rapping

Phrases with rapping

  • a competition between two or more rappers to determine who has the best lyrics, flow, and delivery

    Example

    The rap battle was intense, with each rapper trying to outdo the other.

  • a type of rap where the lyrics are improvised on the spot, often in response to a prompt or challenge

    Example

    He impressed the audience with his freestyle rap skills.

  • gangsta rap

    a subgenre of rap music that focuses on the violent lifestyles and experiences of inner-city youth

    Example

    Gangsta rap emerged in the 1980s as a response to social and economic conditions in urban areas.

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Summary: rapping in Brief

Rapping [ˈræpɪŋ] can refer to the action or sound of striking a hard surface, or to a musical genre that involves speaking rhythmically and in rhyme, often over a beat or instrumental track. Examples of rapping include 'I heard a rapping at the door' and 'She's been practicing her rapping skills for months.' Rapping extends into phrases like 'rap battle,' where rappers compete to determine who has the best lyrics, and 'freestyle rap,' where the lyrics are improvised on the spot.

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