CultureSeptember 6, 2026

gabber

GAB-er

Definition

A style of uptempo electronic dance music characterized by its fast, aggressive beat and distorted drum sounds.

Etymology

Derived from the Dutch word 'gabber', meaning 'friend' or 'mate', which was used by youth in the early 1990s Rotterdam club scene to describe both themselves and the hardcore music they danced to.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the intense, high-energy musical elements used in the show 'Philosophy of the World' to reflect its anarchic spirit.

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