"breakcore" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɹeɪk.kɔː(ɹ)/
Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ) Etymology: break + -core Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|break|core|id2=music}} break + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} breakcore (uncountable)
  1. (music) A style of electronic music characterised by a high tempo, complex and intricate breakbeats, and a wide palette of samples from various sources, especially the "Amen break". Wikipedia link: breakcore Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music, Musical genres

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