Afrobeat

Pronunciation: /ˈæfroʊbiːt/

Definitions of afrobeat

noun a style of music incorporating elements of West African musical styles such as fuji and highlife with American funk and jazz influences, featuring complex rhythms and percussion

Example Sentences

A1 I like to dance to afrobeat music.

A2 Afrobeat is a popular genre of music in Africa.

B1 Many people enjoy the energetic rhythms of afrobeat.

B2 Fela Kuti is often credited as the pioneer of afrobeat music.

C1 Afrobeat combines traditional African rhythms with jazz and funk influences.

C2 The political lyrics of afrobeat songs often address social issues and activism.

Examples of afrobeat in a Sentence

formal Afrobeat is a genre of music that originated in West Africa in the late 1960s.

informal I love dancing to afrobeat music at parties.

slang Have you heard that new afrobeat track? It's fire!

figurative The rhythm of afrobeat pulsates through the crowded streets, creating a vibrant energy.

Grammatical Forms of afrobeat

• past tense: afrobeat
• plural: afrobeats
• comparative: more afrobeat
• superlative: most afrobeat
• present tense: afrobeats
• future tense: will afrobeat
• perfect tense: have afrobeat
• continuous tense: is afrobeating
• singular: afrobeat
• positive degree: afrobeat
• infinitive: to afrobeat
• gerund: afrobeating
• participle: afrobeated

Origin and Evolution of afrobeat

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'afrobeat' originated in Nigeria in the late 1960s.

Evolution of the word: Originally coined by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti to describe his style of music which blended traditional African rhythms with jazz, highlife, and funk influences. Over time, the term has been used more broadly to refer to a genre of music that incorporates elements of African music with Western styles.