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  1. Rapping - Wikipedia

    Rapping (also dropping, rhyming, flowing, spitting, [1] emceeing, [2] or MCing[2][3]) is an artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates " rhyme, rhythmic speech, and [commonly] …

  2. Rap | History, Artists, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 6, 2025 · rap, musical style in which rhythmic and/or rhyming speech is chanted (“rapped”) to musical accompaniment.

  3. How to Start Rapping: Everything You Need to Know - wikiHow

    Dec 3, 2025 · To start rapping, listen to as much diverse hip-hop music as possible so you can start learning about different styles of rap. When you get inspired, write down rhymes in a notebook or on …

  4. What is rapping in music? - California Learning Resource Network

    Jan 11, 2025 · Rapping is a dynamic and evolving art form that reflects the changing times and tastes of its audience. Its evolution has been profoundly influenced by technological advancements, from the …

  5. Rapping | Hip-Hop Database Wiki | Fandom

    Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting (bars), or just rhyming) refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to …

  6. What is Rapping? The Definition for Rapping

    Rapping is a musical technique that involves rhythmic speech delivered over a beat. The rapper recites lyrics that rhyme and tell a story as they flow in time with the music. Rapping is a key element of hip …

  7. Rap Videos - YouTube Music

    Listen to Rap Videos on YouTube Music - a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more.

  8. History of Rap & Hip-Hop — Timeline of African American Music

    Rap music (also referred to as rap or hip-hop music) evolved in conjunction with the cultural movement called hip-hop. Rap emerged as a minimalist street sound against the backdrop of the heavily …

  9. What is Rap Music? Characteristics, Famous Rappers & Examples

    Apr 11, 2024 · Although widely accepted to have begun in the late 1960s to early 1970s, the true origins of Rap music can be traced all the way back to ancient times. According to historians, early forms of …

  10. How to Rap: 5 Steps to Rapping Like a Pro | Backstage

    Oct 30, 2025 · One of the great American art forms, rap music has palpable power and influence in our culture. Since its conception in early 1970s New York City, when DJs would loop sections of disco, …