De doorbraak
Example: De doorbraak van de band kwam met hun nieuwe album.
Definition
"De doorbraak" in music refers to the moment or event when a band or artist achieves significant success or recognition, often marking the start of widespread popularity or critical acclaim. For example, 'De doorbraak van de band kwam met hun nieuwe album' means the band's breakthrough came with their new album.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de doorbraak" literally means 'the breakthrough.' It combines 'door,' meaning 'through,' and 'braak,' meaning 'break' or 'breach.' Did you know? The term originally referred to a physical breaking through an obstacle but has been metaphorically adopted in music and other fields to denote a significant achievement or sudden success.
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"De doorbraak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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