Entertainment, Media & Digital Culture - Music & Hits

Here you will find slang for music and hits, covering terms for popular songs, music culture, and the buzz around chart-toppers.

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Entertainment, Media & Digital Culture
jam [noun]

a favorite or enjoyable song

Ex: Their latest hit is a total jam .
to slap [verb]

to be excellent or highly enjoyable, especially referring to music

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to relax and lose oneself in music, enjoying the rhythm or mood

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bop [noun]

a song that is very catchy and enjoyable

Ex: The DJ dropped a real bop last night .
banger [noun]

a song that is extremely good, high-energy, or impressive

Ex: The DJ played a banger last night and everyone went wild .
no-skip [noun]

an album in which every track is enjoyable

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a song, show, or piece of media widely recognized as guaranteed to succeed or be popular

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earworm [noun]

a song or melody that gets stuck in your head and is difficult to forget

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a song created to insult, criticize, or call out another person, often in hip-hop or rap battles

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a song that gains popularity on TikTok, often through trends, dances, or viral videos

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to drop [verb]

to release music, a product, or other media

Ex: They 're planning to drop the album next month .
grindage [noun]

grindcore music, known for its extreme speed and aggression

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visual [noun]

(in the plural) the aesthetic or artistic elements of a music video, stage performance, or other media

Ex: Fans praised the visuals in the new tour .
comeback [noun]

a new release or return to the music scene after a break, especially in pop and K-pop

Ex: That comeback broke streaming records overnight .
bar [noun]

a line or short set of lyrics in rap, often praised for skill, wit, or impact

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ax [noun]

a musician's instrument, especially a guitar in rock music or a saxophone in jazz

Ex: The jazz player pulled out his ax and started to solo .

(music) perfectly in sync, especially rhythmically tight in a performance

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mashup [noun]

a remix that blends two or more songs into one track

Ex: She made a mashup of her favorite K-pop songs .
unplugged [adjective]

presented in a more low-key, stripped-down, or intimate setting than usual, often referring to performances

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