De indiepop
Example: De indiepop in dat café trekt altijd een jong publiek aan.
Definition
"De indiepop" refers to a genre of music characterized by independent, alternative pop sounds often produced by smaller, non-mainstream labels. It typically features melodic tunes and a DIY ethic, attracting a youthful and dedicated audience, as seen in the phrase about the café's indiepop crowd.
Etymology
The term "de indiepop" combines 'indie,' short for 'independent,' referring to music produced outside major commercial record labels, and 'pop,' derived from 'popular music.' Originating in the 1980s, indiepop developed as a distinct style emphasizing melodic, less commercial sounds. Did you know? The word 'indie' itself comes from the independent spirit of artists seeking creative freedom.
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"De indiepop" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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