(of a DJ) synchronize the tempos of (two recordings) to enable a smooth transition between them in a set of uninterrupted music.
if you want to play in a club where the DJ's expected to beat-match records, you'd better develop the skill
no objectwe know how to mix and we know how to beat-match
Example sentencesExamples
His early days as a beat-matching hip-hop DJ led him to a lyrical complexity and rhythmic intonation that are simultaneously worthy of your admiration.
Adjust the BPM to manually beat-match and mix tracks, or use the sync option to do it automatically.
What I remember the most when DJing for the first time was how to beat-match with monitors.
She can beat-match, mix, or even have the volume at the right level.
When you start to DJ the hardest thing is to beat-match.
He discussed the connection between music and dance, lamenting producers who make music solely to be beat-matched, and DJs who neglect to adjust their sets to the movements of the crowd.
While this piece of kit would be fine for some DJs, it won't suit everyone because you can't beat-match with it.
Definition of beat-match in US English:
beat-match
verb
[with object]
(of a DJ) synchronize the tempos of (two recordings) to enable a smooth transition between them in a set of uninterrupted music.
if you want to play in a club where the DJ's expected to beat-match records, you'd better develop the skill
no objectwe know how to mix and we know how to beat-match
Example sentencesExamples
She can beat-match, mix, or even have the volume at the right level.
He discussed the connection between music and dance, lamenting producers who make music solely to be beat-matched, and DJs who neglect to adjust their sets to the movements of the crowd.
His early days as a beat-matching hip-hop DJ led him to a lyrical complexity and rhythmic intonation that are simultaneously worthy of your admiration.
Adjust the BPM to manually beat-match and mix tracks, or use the sync option to do it automatically.
While this piece of kit would be fine for some DJs, it won't suit everyone because you can't beat-match with it.
What I remember the most when DJing for the first time was how to beat-match with monitors.
When you start to DJ the hardest thing is to beat-match.