"electropop" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: electro- + pop Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|electro|pop}} electro- + pop Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} electropop (uncountable)
  1. (music) a genre fusing electronic and pop music; technopop Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: electro-pop, electro pop Related terms: electronic dance music
    Sense id: en-electropop-en-noun-DAWak7Mv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with electro- Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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