CEFR B2

beatbox

verb

Meaning

Perform percussion sounds, rhythm, and musical scratching using only the human voice, lips, tongue, and throat.

Examples

He learned to beatbox by listening to old hip-hop records and practicing in front of a mirror.
The crowd cheered as the young woman began to beatbox a fast-paced techno rhythm.

Synonyms: vocalize, mimic, vocal percussion

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beatbox (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbiːt.bɒks/

Definition

Perform percussion sounds, rhythm, and musical scratching using only the human voice, lips, tongue, and throat.

Examples

He learned to beatbox by listening to old hip-hop records and practicing in front of a mirror.
The crowd cheered as the young woman began to beatbox a fast-paced techno rhythm.

How to Use beatbox

beatbox to [song] (collocation): Perform percussion accompaniment for a specific track. — "She started to beatbox to the melody he was playing on the guitar."
beatbox for [person] (collocation): Provide rhythmic support for a performer. — "The rapper asked his friend to beatbox for his freestyle session."

Synonyms of beatbox

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