rapped

Meanings

• Verb

  To utter or recite rap music or poetry aloud, especially with rhythm and rhyme.

  - "He rapped the verses of his new song for the crowd."
  - "The MCs took turns rapping their freestyles on the mic."

• Verb

  To hit or strike something with force, as if making a loud noise.

  - "The drummer rapped the symbols with his sticks."
  - "The hailstones rapped against the windowpane."

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Synonyms

knock , noogie

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rapped
tapped , mapped , wrapped , clapped , napped

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Variants

List of all variants of rapped that leads to same result
rap , rapped , rapping , raps , rapt

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Etymology

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From the African American Vernacular English rap, meaning 'to utter, speak, or chatter', probably from the West African language Yoruba raparapa 'to talk, prattle'. The musical sense developed in the late 1970s.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'rap' to describe a musical genre was in 1979, when the song 'Rapper's Delight' by the Sugarhill Gang was released.

2. The longest rap ever recorded is 9 hours, 1 minute, and 12 seconds long, set by MC Bonez in 2013.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hip hop: A cultural movement and artistic expression that emerged from the Bronx, New York City, in the late 1970s. Hip hop includes rapping, DJing, breakdancing, graffiti writing, and MCing.

2. MCing: A term used to describe the role of a rapper or emcee in hip hop culture. MCs are the primary performers in hip hop music, and they use their rapping skills to entertain and engage audiences.

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Culture

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Rapping is a popular musical genre and art form that originated in African American and Latino communities in the United States in the late 1970s. It involves the use of rhythmic speech, often accompanied by music, to tell stories or express ideas. Rapping has had a significant impact on popular culture and has influenced music, literature, art, and fashion.

How to Memorize "rapped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a crowded concert venue, with the energy of the crowd and the sound of the music pulsing around you. Visualize the rapper on stage, delivering their lyrics with confidence and style.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rapped' with the image of a rapper on stage, delivering their lyrics with rhythm and rhyme.
   - Think of the sound of a rap beat and the feeling of the music in your body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'rapped' with the phrase 'Rhythm And Poetic Artistry Putting Energy And Passion'.

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