Emocore: meaning, definitions and examples

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emocore

 

[ หˆษ›mษ™หŒkษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

Emocore, short for emotional hardcore, is a subgenre of hardcore punk music that emerged in the mid-1980s. It is characterized by its use of confessional lyrics that explore emotional themes, often involving personal struggles, heartbreak, and introspection. The style is known for fusing hardcore punk's intensity with melody and expressive vocal techniques.

Synonyms

emo punk, emotional hardcore.

Examples of usage

  • I love listening to emocore bands.
  • Emocore was influential in shaping the 90s music scene.
  • The emocore scene thrives in underground venues.

Translations

Translations of the word "emocore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emocore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฎเฅ‹เค•เฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Emocore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ emocore

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผะพะบะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emocore

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒขใ‚ณใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท emocore

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emocore

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emocore

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋ชจ์ฝ”์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู…ูˆูƒูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emocore

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emocore

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…ๆ„Ÿๆ ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ emocore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ emocore

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emocore

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emocore

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emocore

Etymology

The term 'emocore' originated in the mid-1980s with bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace, who sought to infuse the raw energy of hardcore punk with emotional and introspective lyrics. The phrase itself combines 'emo,' short for 'emotional,' with 'core,' a common suffix in music genres that denotes a hardcore style. By the 1990s, emocore gained mainstream popularity with bands like My Chemical Romance and Dashboard Confessional, who introduced a more accessible sound. The genre's focus on emotional expression and personal storytelling set it apart from other punk subgenres, allowing it to resonate with many fans. The evolution of emocore has led to various offshoots and developments within the punk scene, continuing to influence contemporary music.