De grunge
Example: De grunge uit de jaren negentig beïnvloedde veel bands wereldwijd.
Definition
"De grunge" refers to a style of rock music that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, characterized by its raw sound, heavy guitar distortion, and often angst-filled lyrics. It gained significant popularity through bands from the Pacific Northwest, influencing many worldwide.
Etymology
The term "de grunge" comes from the English word 'grunge,' which originally meant dirt or grime. It was adopted in the music scene to describe the gritty, unpolished sound of the genre. Did you know? The word 'grunge' was popularized by the Seattle music scene, which became synonymous with this style.
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"De grunge" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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