Bars
Bars definition by Slang.net
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Bars are rhyming lyrical sentences in hip hop and rap songs. The term comes from music theory and is also known as a measure, which consists of 4 beats.
Rappers commonly exclaim "bars!" before they drop a sick rhyme. The term is often seen as "spitting bars" which is when a person is freestyle rapping. It is also seen as "hot bars", which refers to witty rhymes.