noun
- a person who produces rhythmic vocal percussion sounds, typically mimicking drums and other instruments
- a portable electronic drum machine or percussion synthesizer
Usage: informal; music
Usage: informal; music
verb
- to produce rhythmic vocal percussion sounds with the mouth and voice
Usage: informal; music
Examples
- The beatbox artist created complex drum patterns using only his voice.
- She learned to beatbox by watching online tutorials.
- He brought his beatbox to the studio to lay down the drum track.
- The performer could beatbox while singing, creating a full musical arrangement.
- Many hip-hop artists incorporate beatboxing into their live performances.
- The beatbox machine allowed the producer to quickly program different rhythms.