Meaning of Bristol sound | Babel Free
Definitions
A sound influenced by dub and reggae produced in Bristol in the late 1980s and early 1990s, a precursor (and sometimes synonym) of trip hop.
Examples
“The Bristol sound⟳ is back—and what a thrilling resurgence. Between them, Tricky's Knowle West Boy and Portishead's Third reflect⟳ both the bleakness and industrial decay of my favourite city's less salubrious environs.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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