Hip hop often features spoken or rapped lyrics delivered in a rhythmic manner over a beat. This rhythmic delivery can vary in speed, flow, and tone, depending on the artist's style and the mood of the song.

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The beats in hip hop are often created using drum machines, samplers, and synthesizers, and they typically have a strong emphasis on the downbeat.

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Sampling involves taking a portion of a pre-existing sound recording and incorporating it into a new composition.

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Scratching is a technique used by DJs where they manipulate a vinyl record on a turntable to produce rhythmic sounds and effects. Scratching is often used as a form of musical punctuation within hip hop tracks, adding texture and complexity to the music.

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