English Explanatory Dictionary

riddim

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instrumental version of a song in Jamaican or Caribbean music, usually with a drum pattern and a prominent bassline, meant to be reused as a backing track in other productions.
  2. A subgenre of dubstep known for its heavy use of repetitive and minimalist sub-bass and triplet percussion arrangements.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪd.əm/

Word forms

riddim riddims

Etymology

From Jamaican Creole riddim, from rhythm.

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