"breakstep" meaning in All languages combined

See breakstep on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From break + -step. Etymology templates: {{af|en|break|-step}} break + -step Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} breakstep (uncountable)
  1. (music) A genre that evolved from 2-step garage, moving away from the more soulful elements of garage and incorporating downtempo drum and bass-style basslines. Tags: uncountable
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