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-step en · X

Etymology

Back-formation from hardstep (“a subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel”), which emerged around 1994.

Meanings

1. (morpheme) Denoting a genre of electronic dance music, especially one influenced by drum and bass.
   • dub + -step → dubstep
   • drum + -step → drumstep
   • jazz + -step → jazzstep

Relateds

-wave · -core