"indie pop" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} indie pop (uncountable)
  1. (music) A genre of pop music that has little mainstream appeal and is influenced by alternative rock or indie rock. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music, Musical genres
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