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darkwave.

A musical movement that originated in the late 1970s, combining elements of new wave and gothic rock with dark, thoughtful lyrics and an undertone of sorrow.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A musical movement that originated in the late 1970s, combining elements of new wave and gothic rock with dark, thoughtful lyrics and an undertone of sorrow.

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Where this word comes from

From dark + -wave, meaning the “dark” counterpart of new wave.

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