| Section 2: Music |
| 2x4 -n two DJ's and four turntables, much the same as a tag team but with a more seamless transition beatmatch -v 1. the act of mixing 2. the art of synching two different records together to form a seamless beat bpm (anagram) Beats Per Minute. decks -n devices used by DJ's for spinning records DJ -n (abbr.) 1. Disk Jockey 2. the creator of music, without the DJ there would be no rave. 3. spins records making ravers dance. drum n bass -n music; consisting of high, fast paced drum beats, and deep, deep hard hitting basslines funky breaks -n music; tracks consist of funk inspired grooves, productive breakbeats with hybrid programming ranging at about 120 to 130 beats per minute happy hardcore -n music; consisting of hard bass beats and a happy, uplifting sound usu. between 140-160 bpm. very melodic, often with pianos and female vocals. jungle -n music; consisting of drum and bass, with an MC junglist -n one who finds extreme bliss in the enjoyment of and furthering the jungle scene live pa -n Live Preformance Artist. a musician who creates music on the spot using a varied array of computer equipment and electronic devices MC (anagram) Master of Ceremonies. an individual using a microphone to add lyrics or rhymes over top, and along with, a beat. usu. with jungle, happy hardcore and hardcore music mix -v (-ing -s) term used to describe when a DJ uses two records simultaneously and seamlessly (one hopes) matches the beats together to create one continuous sound or track record -n a disc carrying recorded sound in grooves on each surface for reproduction on a turntable speed garage -n music; consisting of round-phat- marshmallow bass beats, usu. with an uplifting tone spin -v (-ing, -s) the act of mixing and playing records (who is going to spin next?) stage -n 1. area where the DJ spins, usu. an elevated platform above the crowd 2. area which everyone who is someone or thinks they are someone tries to get behind tag team -n two DJs playing at the same time but who switch off at regular intervals to let the other spin techno -n an overall general description of the music ravers listen to, usu. used by individuals who are totally unfamiliar with the scene throw down, threw down -v the act of spinning records (that dj threw down an amazing set) trance music; a 4/4 beat often with layers of repetitive sounds and long sections of melody resulting in very complex musical patterns trainwreck -adv an unsuccessful attempt at beatmatching, results in a cacophony of uncorrosponding sounds |
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| bracelet -n an ornamental band worn around the wrist or arm usu. made from plastic beads and a stretchy string. fun fur -n a material commonly used as upside down V shaped inserts in pants, material is sewn in down the outsideseam creating phat pants glowstick -n a plastic chemical filled tube that when bent emits a low level glow for 5-6 hours. glowsticks are normally used by inept people to accidentally whack passers by. soother -n a plastic device with a chewable rubber protrusion used when one gets way too high to prevent the chewing of a lip, tongue, or cheek. 2. decorative accessory worn by candy ravers water -n colorless transparent liquid which is the main source of hydration for ravers. found highlyoverpriced at concession stands or at the front of a long bathroom line-up whistle -n instrument used to produce an annoying overbearing sound at parties. normally used along with the beat but more commonly not even close. most whistle sounds follow a 'da-da da da da' pattern |
| Section 3: Objects |
| Section 4: PLUR |
| plur -acronym 1. Peace - Love - Unity - Respect 2. the ravers credo 3. synonymous with happiness and good feelings plurry -adv describes something that is happy, pleasant, good natured or positive scene -n the entire culture as a whole vibe -n 1. the general atmosphere of a party whether it is good or bad 2. a feeling or thought you pick up from someone else, may be good or bad |