"no wave" meaning in All languages combined

See no wave on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: A punning rejection of the more commercial new wave movement. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} no wave (uncountable)
  1. (music) A broad musical and artistic movement originating in the mid-1970s in New York City, typified by experimentation and performance art. Wikipedia link: no wave Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres
    Sense id: en-no_wave-en-noun-FB1KOSda Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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