"synthwave" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From synth + -wave. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|synth|wave}} synth + -wave Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} synthwave (uncountable)
  1. The electronic, synthesizer-based subgenre of new wave and darkwave music, in contrast to that based on guitars. Wikipedia link: synthwave Tags: uncountable Synonyms: electrowave Translations (an electronic subgenre of new wave and darkwave music): synthwave [masculine] (Portuguese)
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