1 definition by From The Distance(reno, nv)

breakdown

The part in a song (usually associated with Hardcore, Metal, and Metalcore music genres) where the music becomes heavy and rythmic. Usually has a brutal sound to it and is the perfect music to open a pit or dance to. Breakdowns are what makes hardcore. The singer also usually sings a line or two of memorable lyrics, and then repeats them until the breakdown is over.

Open this shit up, the breakdown is coming!

Did you see Steven dancing to that breakdown?

by From The Distance(reno, nv) May 23, 2006