Hip-hop is a genre of music that originated in African American and Latino communities in New York City in the 1970s. The term "hip-hop" has become synonymous with the sound, style, and culture of this musical movement. However, there are many other words that can be used to describe or refer to hip-hop. Some synonyms for hip-hop include rap, urban music, street music, urban culture, hip-hop culture, rap music, and boom bap. These words are often used interchangeably to describe the various elements and sub-genres of hip-hop, including trap, gangsta rap, conscious rap, and more.