type beat

== English == === Etymology === Compound of -type (“-like”, suffix) +‎ beat. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /taɪp biːt/ Rhymes: -iːt === Noun === type beat (plural type beats) (informal, music, neologism) An instrumental made with the intention of emulating the style and sound of a particular musical artist or producer. (euphemistic, slang, chiefly African-American Vernacular) Type shit. ==== Usage notes ==== This term is mainly, though not solely, used to label instrumentals belonging to the hip-hop and rap music genres. ==== Synonyms ==== style beat ==== Related terms ==== type shit