Where did trip-hop originate?

It originated in Bristol, UK, in the early 1990s.

Who are some famous trip-hop artists?

Massive Attack, Portishead, and Tricky are pioneering artists in the genre.

How is trip-hop different from hip hop?

Trip-hop is generally slower, more atmospheric, and less focused on rapping compared to traditional hip hop.

Is trip-hop still popular today?

While its peak was in the 90s, it continues to influence modern electronic and alternative music scenes.

trip-hop

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UK/ˈtrɪp hɒp/US/ˈtrɪp hɑp/

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Definition

Meaning

A genre of electronic music characterized by downtempo, atmospheric sounds, often incorporating elements from hip hop, jazz, and soul.

A cultural movement originating in 1990s UK, associated with moody, cinematic textures and frequently used in film soundtracks or as ambient music.

Linguistics

Semantic Notes

Distinguished from similar genres like downtempo or ambient hip hop by its reliance on sampled breaks, slow tempos, and often haunting vocal styles.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

The term is more prevalent in British English due to its origins, but understood in American English.

Connotations

In British English, it strongly connotes the Bristol sound of the 1990s; in American English, it may be perceived as a niche subgenre of electronica.

Frequency

More frequently used in British English media and music discussions.

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

trip-hop musictrip-hop bandtrip-hop artist

medium

trip-hop scenetrip-hop influencetrip-hop track

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trip-hop styletrip-hop elementtrip-hop vibe

Grammar

Valency Patterns

listening to trip-hopthe trip-hop movementgenre of trip-hop

Vocabulary

Synonyms

Strong

Bristol sound

Neutral

downtempoambient hip hop

Weak

electronic musicchillout music

Vocabulary

Antonyms

uptempo electronichard rock

Usage

Context Usage

Business

Rarely used; may appear in music industry contexts like marketing or event planning.

Academic

Used in musicology or cultural studies to analyze 1990s music trends.

Everyday

Used informally among music enthusiasts or in casual conversations about music preferences.

Technical

Common in music journalism, reviews, and genre classification systems.

Examples

By Part of Speech

verb

British English

After the gig, they trip-hopped to the afterparty.

American English

We used to trip-hop every weekend.

adjective

British English

This is a classic trip-hop track from the 90s.

American English

He has a great trip-hop playlist on his phone.

Examples

By CEFR Level

I like trip-hop music.

Trip-hop is a type of electronic music from England.

The trip-hop genre emerged in Bristol during the early 1990s.

Characterized by its downtempo beats and atmospheric samples, trip-hop has influenced numerous contemporary artists.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of 'trip' as a psychedelic journey and 'hop' from hip hop, combining into a genre that takes you on a slow musical trip.

Conceptual Metaphor

Music is a journey; trip-hop provides an immersive, slow-paced trip through soundscapes.

Watch out

Common Pitfalls

Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)

Avoid translating 'trip' literally as путешествие; it's a fixed term for the genre, often transliterated as трип-хоп.

Common Mistakes

Mispronouncing as 'trip hop' without the hyphen, or confusing it with unrelated genres like trip rock.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

is known for its slow, moody sound and origins in the UK.

Multiple Choice

What is trip-hop?

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: It originated in Bristol, UK, in the early 1990s.
: Massive Attack, Portishead, and Tricky are pioneering artists in the genre.
: Trip-hop is generally slower, more atmospheric, and less focused on rapping compared to traditional hip hop.
: While its peak was in the 90s, it continues to influence modern electronic and alternative music scenes.