"darkwave" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From dark + -wave, meaning the “dark” counterpart of new wave. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dark|wave}} dark + -wave, {{m|en|new wave}} new wave Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} darkwave (uncountable)
  1. (music) 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. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: dark wave Derived forms: darkwaver, neoclassical darkwave Related terms: coldwave Translations (musical movement combining elements of new wave and gothic rock): dark wave [feminine] (French), darkwave [masculine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-darkwave-en-noun-4Y0KXTkC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -wave Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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