CultureAugust 28, 2026
gabba
GAH-buh
Definition
A style of uptempo electronic dance music characterized by a fast, aggressive, and heavily distorted kick-drum sound.
Etymology
Derived from the Dutch word 'gabber', meaning 'friend' or 'mate', which became associated with the Rotterdam hardcore scene of the early 1990s.
In the news
In the article, the author uses the term to categorize the extreme, hyper-distorted breakcore sound produced by the group SEXCORP.
On The Margins
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