proto-rap

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[performance art|Performance art]] [[art form|form]]s that served as [[precursor]]s to [[rap]], especially those that feature rhythmic [[spoken]] or [[half]]-[[sung]] [[lyrics]].
2. {{lb|en|countable}} A specific piece or [[performance]] delivered in such an art form.

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