Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antipop

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-tipop
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Opposing mainstream pop music.

Example Sentences

"It extrapolates those ideas in antipop directions; the beat started amid feedback and reverb, then drove the music toward brick-walled dead ends, while Mr. Barnett repeated thoughts like “Strike me down” or “We’re being watched by experts.”"
"Autechre’s soundscape is crowded and discordant, determinedly antipop."
"The song, “We've Saved the Best for Last,” became a wide mainstream hit as well, adding even more fuel to an antipop sentiment in jazz."

Etymology

From anti- + pop.

Inflected Forms

more antipop (comparative) most antipop (superlative)

Questions

What does antipop mean?: Opposing mainstream pop music.
Where does antipop come from?: From anti- + pop.

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