noun Music Slang

Trap

/træp/ · noun · slang

A subgenre of hip-hop, or slang for a place where hustling happens.

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Definitions

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Used loosely for a gritty, street-rooted sound or aesthetic.

“The whole album has a trap feel.”
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Slang for a location where illicit hustling or dealing takes place.

“He grew up around the trap.”
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A style of hip-hop known for heavy 808s, hi-hats, and dark, hard-hitting beats.

“That new track is pure trap.”
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Trap In A Sentence

Trap beats hit different in the car.
She makes trap with a pop twist.
Out the trap and onto the charts.

Origin & Usage

Rooted in Southern US hip-hop, where the trap referred to a place of street hustling, it grew into a defining rap subgenre in the 2000s and 2010s.

People Also Ask

What does trap mean in music?

Trap is a subgenre of hip-hop known for heavy 808s, fast hi-hats, and dark, hard-hitting beats.

What does trap mean in slang?

It can mean trap music or a place where street hustling happens.

Where did trap music come from?

It comes from Southern US hip-hop and grew into a major rap subgenre in the 2000s and 2010s.

What does trap mean on TikTok?

On TikTok trap usually refers to the music style used in edits and clips.

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