what's the meaning of "slam poem" or "slam poetry"?

A slam is a competition in which poets recite their poems and judges selected from the audience decide the winner.

(Bigbrain1 is mistaken on one point. Poets competing in a slam usually have to recite their poems from memory, not read them.)
 
Slam poetry is where you go to a public place, and read your poem to an audience. It is a contest. You can not use any music when reading your poem.
 
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