hardstep

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noun

A subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel.

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Meanings

nounhardstep (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA subgenre of drum and bass music characterised by a gritty production style and urban feel.

    > I was just wondering what your thoughts were on who you think should win [the Hardcore Award]? Definately^([sic]) Grooverider (the hardstep king!) or the Fabio!

    1995 February 14, Joe LeSesne, “Hardcore Awards”, in alt.rave (Usenet)

Origin

From hard + step.

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APA

hardstep. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hardstep

MLA

“hardstep.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hardstep. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hardstep,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hardstep.

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