| Broken beat | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Bruk |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Mid-to-late 1990s, London, UK |
| Derivative forms | Gqom, Dubstep, UK Funky |
Broken beat (sometimes referred to as "bruk") is an electronic dance music genre characterized by syncopated beats and tense rhythms, including staggered or punctuated snare beats and/or hand claps. It has been heavily influenced by styles such as jazz-funk and R&B.[1] Artists in this area typically emerged from the drum and bass, house, hip hop, techno or acid jazz scenes.