Drum and bass typically runs 160-175 BPM, faster than jungle but derived from it

DnB music typically ranges from 160 BPM in its early 1990s jungle roots to about 170-175 BPM in modern tracks. This fast tempo is a defining characteristic and gives the genre its signature energetic feel. Knowing this range is the fastest available orientation to DnB identity, and the source uses it to separate DnB from neighbours: dubstep sits around 138-142 BPM (often half-time), house around 120-130 BPM with a four-on-the-floor kick.

Examples

Set a DAW to 174 BPM and listen to a DnB track. Compare with a house track at 128 BPM and a dubstep track at 140 BPM to triangulate DnB’s position in the tempo landscape.

Assessment

State the typical BPM range for modern DnB. Which is faster: DnB or dubstep? Give the approximate tempo of each.