What does "slam poetry" mean?

A modern genre of spoken poetry, performed at informal events called poetry slams before an active audience.

What is a synonym for "slam poetry"?

Common synonyms include: performance poetry, poetry contest, slam contest, spoken word.

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A modern genre of spoken poetry, performed at informal events called poetry slams before an active audience. uncountable, usually