"dancepop" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: dance + pop Etymology templates: {{af|en|dance|pop}} dance + pop Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dancepop (uncountable)
  1. (music) A popular music subgenre that originated in the late 1970s to early 1980s, intended for nightclubs and contemporary hit radio. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: dance-pop
    Sense id: en-dancepop-en-noun-q7cowK0c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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