Post-punk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Post-punk is a noun meaning (music) A rock music genre that followed punk rock and was more artistic and experimental, laying the foundations for alternative rock.
Meaning
(music) A rock music genre that followed punk rock and was more artistic and experimental, laying the foundations for alternative rock.
More Meanings
- (countable) A performer or aficionado of post-punk music.
- After the punk movement.
Example Sentences
Its tight, jabby songs, influenced equally by minimalist post-punk and sentimental white soul, end just when you think you’ve figured them out.
Word Forms
- post-punks
- postpunk
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include postpunk, post rock, proto-punk, postrock, punk jazz, punk.
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