bitpop

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noun

A genre of electronic music based on the sound chips of older (8-bit or 16-bit) computers, but often combined with modern equipment and vocals.

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Meanings

nounbitpop (uncountable)
  1. neologismuncountableA genre of electronic music based on the sound chips of older (8-bit or 16-bit) computers, but often combined with modern equipment and vocals.

Origin

From bit + pop; see bit (“binary digit”) and pop music; and punning on Britpop.

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Cite this entry
APA

bitpop. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bitpop

MLA

“bitpop.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bitpop. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bitpop,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bitpop.

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