-step

English

Etymology

Back-formation from hardstep (“a subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel”), which emerged around 1994.

Suffix

-step

  1. (music) Denoting a genre of electronic dance music, especially one influenced by drum and bass.
    ‎dub + ‎-step → ‎dubstep
    ‎drum + ‎-step → ‎drumstep
    ‎jazz + ‎-step → ‎jazzstep

Derived terms