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.

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