The indie pop



Example: The indie pop band released their new album last month.

Definition


"The indie pop" refers to a genre of music that combines the melodic and catchy elements of pop with the independent, non-mainstream ethos of indie music. It typically features upbeat tunes, jangly guitars, and a focus on artistic expression outside major commercial labels.

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Etymology


The term "the indie pop" originates from the combination of 'indie,' short for 'independent,' referring to music produced outside major commercial record labels, and 'pop,' which denotes popular music. Indie pop emerged in the 1980s as a distinct genre emphasizing DIY ethics and catchy, accessible melodies.

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"The indie pop" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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