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scratching

/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of making small deep marks on a surface with a sharp instrument or object.

    - "He scratched his initials into the tree bark."
    - "The cat scratched the furniture when it was anxious."
  • Noun

    A technique used in DJing, where a record is played and the crossfader is rapidly moved between two records, creating a seamless blend.

    - "The DJ's scratching skills were impressive."
    - "The turntables produced a loud scratching noise."
Synonyms

scrattle
Rhymes
Words rhyming with scratching
hatching , atching , atching matchen
Variants
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Etymology
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The Old English word 'scraccian' means 'to scratch'.

Trivia
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  1. Scratching was popularized by DJs such as Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa in the 1970s.

  2. The first DJ turntable was invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison.

  3. Scratching is not limited to music and can be used in various forms of media, such as film and animation.

Related Concepts
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  1. DJing: Scratching is a technique used in DJing, which involves manipulating sound recordings for creative effect.

Culture
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Scratching as a DJ technique originated in the late 1960s and became popular in hip hop music in the 1970s.

How to Memorize "scratching"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine making small, deep marks on a surface with a sharp object.
    - Visualize the DJ moving the crossfader rapidly between two records.

  2. associate

    - Associate the act of scratching with making marks or creating texture.
    - Associate scratching as a DJ technique with mixing and blending music.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym SCRATCH to remember the steps of scratching: Start, Cue, Reverse, Accelerate, Transition, and Hold.
    - Think of the DJ as a sculptor, using their scratching technique to create unique sonic textures.

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