1. Poems with a dub music influence:
* Rhythm and Rhyme: This could involve a poem using the rhythmic patterns and the "toasting" style of Jamaican dub music.
* Thematic Content: The poem might deal with themes common in dub music, like social justice, revolution, or spiritual awakening.
* Sound Effects: Poems influenced by dub music might use sound effects or onomatopoeia to evoke the layered, echoing sound of dub.
2. "Dub" as slang for something poorly written:
* Informal Use: Sometimes, "dub" is used in slang to describe something considered mediocre or lacking quality. It's possible someone might call a poem "dub" in this sense.
3. A Play on Words:
* Dubbing in Film: The term "dub" is used in film for replacing original dialogue with another language. Someone might call a poem a "dub poem" as a playful way to describe a poem that's heavily influenced by another source, or a translation of a poem.
To get a better understanding of what someone means by "dub poem", you'd need more context:
* Who used the term? Their background and interests might provide clues.
* What was the context? Was it a discussion about music, poetry, or something else?
If you can provide more details, I might be able to give you a more specific answer.