"demostyle" meaning in All languages combined

See demostyle on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: demo + style Etymology templates: {{compound|en|demo|style}} demo + style Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} demostyle (not comparable)
  1. (demoscene) Of a musical style popular in the demoscene, involving tracker modules usually assembled from samples played at various pitches. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Demoscene Related terms: doskpop

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