Breakbeat

This article is about the electronic music genre. For the musical element, see Break (music). For the record label, see Breakbeat Kaos.
Breakbeat
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsMid-1970s, US (hip hop production)
Late 1980s, US and UK (electronic genre)
Derivative forms
Subgenres
Fusion genres

Breakbeat is a broad type of electronic music that tends to use drum breaks sampled from early recordings of funk, jazz, and R&B. Breakbeats have been used in styles such as Florida breaks, hip hop, jungle, drum and bass, big beat, breakbeat hardcore, and UK garage styles (including 2-step, breakstep and dubstep).[1][2]

  1. ^ Mullen, Matt; Truss, Si; Williams, Stuart (2022-09-15). "The history of breaks in music production". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  2. ^ "Breakbeat Music Guide: 3 Characteristics of Breakbeat". MasterClass. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2023-05-21.