-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

English terms suffixed with -step

200step

darkstep

jazzstep

techstep

Related terms

• -core
• -wave