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neoclassical dark wave

neoclassical dark wave is the alternative spelling of neoclassical darkwave.

Meaning of neoclassical darkwave

Noun

neoclassical darkwave (uncountable)

  1. A subgenre of darkwave that emerged in mid-1980s, characterized by a dark and melancholic atmosphere combined with elements of Western classical music.
    • The leads, two thin girls with dark eyes and darker threads, unleashed a sticky brand of soul. With a blend of ethereal and neoclassical darkwave, they kicked off their set with a slow song about lost love, isolation and melancholy.2010, Stephen Pytak, The Wild Damned, Mazz Press, page 144

Questions about neoclassical dark wave

What is neoclassical dark wave the alternative spelling of?
Neoclassical dark wave is the alternative spelling of neoclassical darkwave.

Words near neoclassical dark wave in the dictionary

  1. neochromosomes
  2. neocinchophen
  3. neoclassic
  4. neoclassical
  5. neoclassical compound
  6. neoclassical dark wave
  7. neoclassical darkwave
  8. neoclassical liberal
  9. neoclassical liberalism
  10. neoclassical liberals
  11. neoclassicalism

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