Beatboxing (also
beat boxing or
b-boxing) is a form of
vocal percussion primarily involving the art of mimicking drum beats using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and
voice. It may also involve vocal imitation of
turntablism, and other
musical instruments. Beatboxing today is connected with
hip-hop culture, often referred to as "the fifth element" of hip-hop, although it is not limited to
hip-hop music. The term "beatboxing" is sometimes used to refer to
vocal percussion in general.