English Explanatory Dictionary

darkwave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

darkwave dark wave

Etymology

From dark + -wave, meaning the “dark” counterpart of new wave.

Related words

coldwave

Derived words

darkwaver neoclassical darkwave
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