グルーブ

ぐるーぶ
noun
groove (musical feel); rhythmic feel
music
1. groove; the rhythmic feel or swing of music
The infectious rhythmic feel of a piece of music — the sense of momentum and swing that makes listeners want to move. Borrowed from English 'groove.'
This song has groove.
I dance, riding the band's groove.
The groove created by the bass and drums feels great.

Borrowed from English 'groove.' Refers to the rhythmic feel and swing of music rather than its literal beat — the quality that makes a performance feel alive. Also written グルーヴ.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • (はく) / ビート: beat — the underlying pulse; groove is the feel built on top of it
  • リズム: rhythm — the pattern of sounds in time; broader than groove