"easycore" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈiː.zi.kɔː/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈiː.zi.kɔɹ/ [US]
Etymology: easy + -core Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|easy|core|id2=music}} easy + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} easycore (uncountable)
  1. (music, rare) Music that verges toward easy listening, or that is less hardcore than comparable styles. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres
    Sense id: en-easycore-en-noun-wuedFBOL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -core (music) Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 59 41 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -core (music): 64 36 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
  2. (music) A pop punk subgenre that combines elements of metalcore, incorporating use of breakdowns, screams, major key progressions and riffs and synthesizers. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres
    Sense id: en-easycore-en-noun-anSF0ZGH Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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