breakbeat

noun2

1. •
   A form of syncopated rhythm prominent in much African music.

   • A cornucopia of hyped-up breakbeats, keyboard squiggles, surf grooves, dancehall stylee, dumb loops and much atonal shouting along, Far In dares you not to smile. — 2001
2. •
   A genre of electronic dance music based on such syncopated rhythms.