synth-pop
Electronic pop genre
Synth-pop is a style of popular music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by synthesizers as the dominant instrument and electronic production techniques.
The genre emphasizes catchy melodies, programmed drums, and a polished, artificial sound: Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys defined the synth-pop era.
The term combines synthesizer and pop.
Emerging trend or movement
- Depeche ModeBritish synth-pop band
- Pet Shop BoysElectronic pop duo
- Soft CellBritish synth-pop duo
- KraftwerkGerman electronic music pioneers
Eurythmics · Human League · Erasure · Duran Duran · Tears for Fears · New Order · Thompson Twins · Flock of Seagulls
Curved catching device
- chorusSingers performing together
- catchyEasy to remember
- earwormInescapable catchy melody
- anthemOfficial song of praise
singable · melodic · poppy · verse · bridge · refrain · uptempo · danceable
Electronic percussion simulator
- sequencerOrders signals chronologically
- keyboardArray of input keys
- MoogAnalog synthesizer brand
- RolandMusic equipment brand
Yamaha · vocoder · sampler · MIDI · analog · digital · arpeggiator
Inert illuminating element
- futuristicSuggestive of times ahead
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- retroEvoking recent past
- eightiesYears from eighty-nine backward
stylized · angular · fashion-forward · androgynous · MTV · music video · hairspray · shoulder pads
Relating to circuitry devices
- sequencedPut in order
- layeredHaving multiple levels
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
pulsing · shimmering · processed · synthetic · programmed · arpeggiated · glossy · compressed
new wave
Emerging trend or movement
- Depeche ModeBritish synth-pop band
- Pet Shop BoysElectronic pop duo
- Soft CellBritish synth-pop duo
Eurythmics · Kraftwerk · Human League · Erasure · Duran Duran · Tears for Fears · New Order · Thompson Twins · Flock of Seagulls · Berlin
hook
Curved catching device
anthem · singable · melodic · poppy · verse · bridge · refrain · uptempo · danceable · radio-friendly
drum machine
Electronic percussion simulator
Roland · Yamaha · vocoder · sampler · MIDI · analog · digital · arpeggiator
neon
Inert illuminating element
- futuristicSuggestive of times ahead
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- retroEvoking recent past
eighties · stylized · angular · fashion-forward · androgynous · MTV · music video · hairspray · shoulder pads · geometric
electronic
Relating to circuitry devices
bright · pulsing · shimmering · processed · synthetic · programmed · arpeggiated · glossy · compressed · chorus effect
- music genresblues, jazz, rock, classical, rock music
- Pop MusicTaylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga
- 80sbig hair, mullets, shoulder pads, new wave, MTV
- retro musicdisco, funk, Motown, doo-wop, soul
- Alt Rockalt-rock, alternative metal, grunge, indie rock, post-grunge
- electronic musictechno, house, drum machine, EDM, sequencer
synth-popunplugged
Disconnected from power
acoustic · folk music · bluegrass · classical music · chamber music
synth-poplo-fi
Imperfect audio quality, informally
garage rock · punk rock · live recording · raw · stripped-down
synth-poproots rock
Rock emphasizing traditional influences
Americana · blues rock · traditional folk · delta blues · roots music