dark wave

A form of darkwave — 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.

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Meanings

noundark wave (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of darkwave.
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APA

dark wave. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dark%20wave

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“dark wave.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dark%20wave. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dark wave,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dark%20wave.

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