Dilla time

== English == === Etymology === Coined by American author, radio host and record company executive Dan Charnas in 2022 in his book Dilla Time. Named after American record producer, rapper and composer J Dilla (1974–2006). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdɪlə ˌtaɪm/ === Noun === Dilla time (uncountable) (music) A groove in which notes are intentionally placed slightly ahead of or behind the grid, creating a loose, unquantized feel that simultaneously blends elements of straight time and swing time.