Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afrobeat
noun
/ˈɑːfrəˌbiːt/
Definition
A music genre that combines traditional African music with jazz, funk, and highlife.
Examples
- Fela Kuti was a pioneer of afrobeat music.
- The vibrant afrobeat rhythms made everyone get up and dance.
- Afrobeat has gained international popularity in recent years.
Meaning
Afrobeat is a type of music that originated in Nigeria and is characterized by its fusion of African rhythms with Western musical elements, particularly jazz and funk.
Synonyms
- Afrofunk
- Juju
- World music
