Tamb
Definition
In hip-hop and trap music production slang, 'tamb' is shorthand for 'tambourine,' referring to a shaker-like percussion sound or sample that adds rattling texture and rhythmic energy to beats, often layered with hi-hats to mimic street change or vibe.
Used in lyrics
“Tambs shakin' like my pockets full of bricks / Trap house jumpin', yeah we gettin' rich - Gucci Mane, 'I Get the Bag' (stylized usage)”
“That tamb on the beat got it knockin' so hard / 808s boomin', we gon' take it far - Future, 'Mask Off' (production reference)”
“Open tamb roll, hi-hats dancin' crazy / Beat so filthy, got the whole hood wavy - 21 Savage, 'Bank Account' (beat breakdown style)”
“Tambourine rattlin', feel the energy spike / Metro beat monster, we livin' that life - Travis Scott feat. Drake, 'Sicko Mode'”
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