Music
mosh pit
What does mosh pit mean?
As a verb, 'to mosh,' to throw yourself into that crowd energy.
"We moshed so hard I lost a shoe."
Origin
From 1980s US hardcore punk and metal ('mosh' possibly a mishearing of 'mash'). Migrated into hip-hop and especially aggressive rap/drill live shows in the 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mosh pit?
It's the part of a live crowd where people jump and slam into each other. It started in punk and metal and is now common at rap shows.
Do rap shows have mosh pits?
Yes — aggressive rap, trap, and drill artists regularly tell crowds to 'open up the pit.' The energy carried over from rock.
Is a mosh pit dangerous?
It can be — people get knocked down and hurt. There's an informal code that people pick up anyone who falls.
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