raps
Rhythmic spoken verses
Raps is the plural of rap—a quick, sharp knock or blow: raps on the door, raps on the knuckles.
It also refers to multiple rap songs or performances: His early raps showed raw talent.
The verb form means to knock sharply or to perform rap music: She raps better than most in the game.
Vocal performer or host
- emceeCeremony host
- cypherEncoded communication method
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- beatboxVocal drum imitation
DJ · turntablism · Bronx · breakdance · graffiti · boombox · old-school · gangsta
Rods, taverns, or measures
- versesLines of poetry
- punchlinesJokes' concluding zingers
- wordplayVerbal wit techniques
- metaphorsImplicit comparison expressions
similes · rhymes · couplets · hooks · storytelling · braggadocio · diss · ghostwriting
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- doubletimeAccelerated pace or premium rate
- tripletSet of three
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
breath control · pocket · riding · choppy · smooth · staccato · mumble · melodic
Insult, in slang
- calloutPublic accusation or summons
- beefBovine meat for eating
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- roastDry-heat cooking method
clap back · subliminal · shots · feud · rivalry · expose · cancel · snub
MC
Vocal performer or host
beatbox · DJ · turntablism · Bronx · breakdance · graffiti · boombox · old-school · gangsta · trap
bars
Rods, taverns, or measures
- versesLines of poetry
- punchlinesJokes' concluding zingers
- wordplayVerbal wit techniques
metaphors · similes · rhymes · couplets · hooks · storytelling · braggadocio · diss · ghostwriting · penmanship
cadence
Rhythmic pulse or pattern
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- doubletimeAccelerated pace or premium rate
- tripletSet of three
syncopation · breath control · pocket · riding · choppy · smooth · staccato · mumble · melodic · monotone
diss
Insult, in slang
roast · clap back · subliminal · shots · feud · rivalry · expose · cancel · snub · mock
microphone
Audio input device
cipher · open mic · spotlight · hype man · venue · setlist · encore · tour · festival · headline
beats
Pulses or defeats
808s · bassline · hi-hat · snare · kick · instrumental · track · mixing · mastering · chop
- spiritualismseance, mediumship, seances, medium, channeling
rapsapprovals
Formal consent given
praises · commendations · accolades · endorsements · compliments
- rap sheetArrest and conviction history
- rap battleImprovised rhyming competition
- bad rapUnjust negative reputation
- rap musicRhythmic spoken-word genre
- take the rapAccept blame for another
- bum rapUnjust accusation, informally