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hardstep

hardstep noun: a subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel.

Noun

hardstep (uncountable)

  1. A subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel.
    • > I was just wondering what your thoughts were on who you think should win [the Hardcore Award]?
      Definately^([sic]) Grooverider (the hardstep king!) or the Fabio!1995 February 14, Joe LeSesne, “Hardcore Awards”, in alt.rave (Usenet)

Origin of hardstep

From hard + step.

Questions about hardstep

What does hardstep mean?
Hardstep means a subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel.
What part of speech is hardstep?
Hardstep is a noun.

Words near hardstep in the dictionary

  1. hardstanding
  2. hardstandings
  3. hardstands
  4. Hardstark
  5. Hardstarks
  6. hardstep
  7. hardstone
  8. hardstones
  9. hardstuck
  10. hardstyle
  11. hardsub

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