Modern
Example: Ze luisteren graag naar moderne muziek op het feest.
Definition
"Modern" describes something related to the present or recent times, especially in style or design. In music, "modern" refers to compositions or styles that reflect contemporary trends and innovations rather than traditional or classical ones.
Etymology
The word "modern" comes from the Latin word 'modernus,' meaning 'just now' or 'recent.' It was adopted into English via Old French in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The term started being used to distinguish contemporary ideas or styles from classical or ancient ones, especially in art and music.
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"Modern" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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