De punk
Example: De punk band speelde luid op het muziekfestival gisteren.
Definition
The term "de punk" refers to a style of music characterized by fast tempos, short songs, and a rebellious attitude. It is often associated with the punk subculture and bands that played loud, energetic music with simple, raw sounds.
Etymology
The word "de punk" comes from English, where 'punk' originally referred to a worthless person but evolved during the 1970s to describe a genre of music and subculture emphasizing anti-establishment views and DIY ethics. Did you know? The punk movement started as a reaction against mainstream rock and societal norms.
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"De punk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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