ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Slowcore

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Slowcore is a noun meaning (music) A subgenre of indie and alternative rock music, characterized by downbeat melodies, slower tempos and minimalist arrangements.

Meaning

(music) A subgenre of indie and alternative rock music, characterized by downbeat melodies, slower tempos and minimalist arrangements.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: sadcore
“Slowcore” was just a silly label that never caught on, but Galaxie 500 represented one of about a dozen varieties of indie rock that existed at the time.
Slowcore is a sound best left to the sexless and anal. (No disrespect intended.) Someone worked out that music sounds great stripped right back and left to linger softly in the air.

Synonyms for slowcore

Depending on context, synonyms include sadcore.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sadcore, slow burn, ballad, soul-blues, substyle, skweee.

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