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illbient.

A music genre with layered soundscapes, dub and hip-hop influences (including the use of samples), and a progressive approach to beat programming.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪl.bi.ənt/UK, US
  1. A music genre with layered soundscapes, dub and hip-hop influences (including the use of samples), and a progressive approach to beat programming.

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Where this word comes from

Blend of ill + ambient; coinage attributed to DJ Olive (Gregor Asch). See hip-hop slang sense of ill.

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