- Dubstep was first introduced very recently, mainly to the college party scene. As a combination of dub (as in instrumental dub remixes) and step (as in a type of dance), dubstep became known as a very specific type of electronic music with a large bass drop in the middle. The term “dubstep” is acceptable because like many other forms of music-infused words, it ends in -step, signifying the importance of dance in the genre.
Dubstep (9)
compounding; noun
A genre of music with tightly coiled and overwhelming bass lines. Very electronic.
Etymology : Compounding of dub and step to form a new genre of music
Source : “wub wub wub wub clinggg, dubstep is possibly the crappiest music ever” (Duncaroo, September 2010)
Last modified: 6 December 2011