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About Beatboxing
Beatboxing is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of musical instrument and vocal percussion.
Among the best-known names in the style are T.O.P.
From Wikipedia
Beatboxing (also, and sometimes, called beat boxing) is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of mimicking drum machines (usually a TR-808), using one's mouth, lips, tongue, throat, and voice. It may also involve vocal imitation of turntablism, and other musical instruments. Beatboxing today is connected with hip-hop culture, often referred to as "the fifth element" of hip-hop, although it is not limited to hip-hop music. The term "beatboxing" is sometimes used to refer to vocal percussion in general.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Beatboxing.
- ↑ musical instrument
- ↑ vocal percussion
Key artists
- T.O.P
Frequently asked questions
What is Beatboxing?
Beatboxing is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of musical instrument and vocal percussion.
Where and when did Beatboxing originate?
Beatboxing originated in the 1980s.
Who are famous Beatboxing artists?
T.O.P.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q213608 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Beatboxing – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Beatboxset1 pepouni by Pepouni – CC BY-SA 3.0