funk
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Funk has two distinct meanings.
One is a state of fear or panic, or a dejected mood: He's been in a funk since losing his job.
The other is a style of rhythmic, bass-heavy Black American music that emerged in the 1960s, emphasizing groove over melody.
The musical sense comes from funky, originally meaning earthy or smelling of sex—the music had that raw, sweaty quality.
Something funky can be stylishly unconventional or simply smelly, depending on context.
Low-register musical foundation
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- SlyProper name form
horns · wah-wah · dancefloor · soul · Motown · breakbeat · polyrhythm · vamp
Prolonged low state
- slumpExtended period of decline
- doldrumsState of inactivity
- malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort
- gloomPervasive dimness or dejection
rut · blues · melancholy · despondency · low · ennui · glumness · listlessness
Quality from past eras
- discoSeventies dance music
- bell-bottomsFlared-leg trousers
- afroRounded curly hairstyle
- platformsElevated flat surfaces
polyester · psychedelic · eight-track · seventies · tie-dye · groovy
bassline
Low-register musical foundation
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
Sly · horns · wah-wah · dancefloor · soul · Motown · breakbeat · polyrhythm · vamp · backbeat
depression
Prolonged low state
gloom · rut · blues · melancholy · despondency · low · ennui · glumness · listlessness · dispiritedness
vintage
Quality from past eras
- discoSeventies dance music
- bell-bottomsFlared-leg trousers
- afroRounded curly hairstyle
platforms · polyester · psychedelic · eight-track · seventies · tie-dye · groovy
stench
Powerfully offensive odor
foul · rank · pungent · mildew · sweaty · ripe · fetid · locker-room · dank · moldy
fright
Sudden intense fear
wimp · nerves · jitters · scared · anxious · timid · spooked · skittish · rattled · unnerved
funkhappiness
Joyful emotional state
joy · confidence · elation · courage · optimism
funkclassical music
Western orchestral tradition
baroque · chamber music · orchestral music · easy listening · gregorian chant
- in a funkTemporarily dejected mood
- blue funkState of low spirits
- deep funkIntense melancholic state
- funky chickenNovelty dance mimicking birds
- Uptown Funk2010s dance anthem
- funk bandEnsemble playing groove music