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.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
From dark + -wave, meaning the “dark” counterpart of new wave.
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