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From dark + -wave, meaning the “dark” counterpart of new wave.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A musical movement that originated in the late 1970s, combining elements of new wave and gothic rock with dark, thoughtful lyrics and an undertone of sorrow. Full definition →
From dark + -wave, meaning the “dark” counterpart of new wave.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.