A subgenre of indie and alternative rock music, characterized by downbeat melodies, slower tempos and minimalist arrangements.
A subgenre of indie rock characterized by extremely slow tempos, sparse arrangements, and emotionally heavy lyrics. Key bands: Low, Codeine, Red House Painters, Duster.
"That whole album is pure slowcore — patience required."
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(Internet slang, music) A plunderphonic style of music in which a song is slowed down and lowered in pitch.
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A subgenre of alternative rock with ethereal textures and breathy vocals rather than hard riffs.
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Slowcore means: A subgenre of indie rock characterized by extremely slow tempos, sparse arrangements, and emotionally heavy lyrics. Key bands: Low, Codeine, Red House Painters, Duster.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
slowcore means: A subgenre of indie rock characterized by extremely slow tempos, sparse arrangements, and emotionally heavy lyrics. Key bands: Low, Codeine, Red House Painters, Duster.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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A subgenre of indie and alternative rock music, characterized by downbeat melodies, slower tempos and minimalist arrangements.
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