n. A beat style of various genres of electronic music (particularly Nu-NRG, hardcore, & techno) characterized by intense breakbeats or four-beats, with rapid-fire synth melodies and other synthesized sounds
n. the feeling of adrenaline rush attained by listening to electronic music, as defined by listeners themselves
n. the feeling of adrenaline rush attained by listening to electronic music, as defined by listeners themselves
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
1) n. any gathering of people centered around listening to and dancing to electronic music, as played by a set of live djs. Originated in 1989 in the UK as underground, often illegal gatherings in abandoned warehouses. Often characterized by the positive, psychedelic atmosphere, influnced often (but not always) by drugs and casual sex.
2) v. to dance in a style characteristic of dancers at raves, synonymous with fluid, liquid
2) v. to dance in a style characteristic of dancers at raves, synonymous with fluid, liquid
1) There is this awesome rave tomorrow night in a warehouse downtown; all these famous djs will be playing
2) Some clubbers don't like it when I rave to hip-hop music ;-)
2) Some clubbers don't like it when I rave to hip-hop music ;-)
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
n. a style of electronic music originating in the late 80's in the USA characterized by four-on-the-floor bpms between 110-140, synthesized melodies and bass lines.
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
n. lightsticks, LEDs, or other light-emitting objects tied to the ends of long stringsswung around by a person to simulate unbroken rings of light surrounding the person
n. the technique of swinging such devices to simulate unbroken rings of light surrounding the person
n. the technique of swinging such devices to simulate unbroken rings of light surrounding the person
1) I made some poy for tonight's party; I hope I can get it right!
2) Some friends of mine can do poy for hours at a time and not drop their strings a single time!
2) Some friends of mine can do poy for hours at a time and not drop their strings a single time!
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
slang used by ravers to indicate an attendant at a party who either does not want to be at the rave, gives such impression, or who simply does not belong at one
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
n. turntables, often specifically (but not necessarily) Technics SL1200 series turntables, noted for their steel platters
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003
n. a flashing LED light source, that when moved in rapid motion in a darkly-lit room gives the impression of simultaneous multiple points of light in the path of the source.
by hyperexcel June 18, 2003