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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesrapero
Pronunciation / Transliteration: raˈpeɾo
"El rapero lanzó su nuevo sencillo la semana pasada."
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2 senses- 1
A person who performs rap music, typically characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech.
"The rapper delivered an electrifying performance that captivated the audience." - 2
A performer of a specific style of music that combines rhythmic speech with beats.
"Many rappers use their platform to address social issues in their lyrics."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'rapper' originates from the word 'rap', which is derived from the African American Vernacular English (AAVE) term meaning to speak or talk. The usage of 'rap' as a musical genre emerged in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York, evolving from earlier forms of African American music and oral traditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rapper" is said worldwide
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rappeur
Transliteration: rapœʁ
"Le rappeur a sorti un nouvel album très attendu."
Rapper
Transliteration: ˈʁapɐ
"Der Rapper hat ein neues Lied veröffentlicht."
rapper
Transliteration: ˈrɛpper
"Il rapper ha vinto un premio per il suo album."
rapero
Transliteration: raˈpeɾo
"El rapero lanzó su nuevo sencillo la semana pasada."
rapper
Transliteration: ˈʁɛpɨʁ
"O rapper fez um show incrível na cidade."
रैपर
Transliteration: raipar
"रैपर ने अपने नए गाने की घोषणा की।"
说唱歌手
Transliteration: shuōchàng gēshǒu
"这位说唱歌手的音乐风格非常独特。"
래퍼
Transliteration: raepheo
"그 래퍼는 새로운 앨범을 발표했다."
ラッパー
Transliteration: rappā
"そのラッパーは新しい曲をリリースしました。"
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