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slowcore, n.
Brit. |ˈsləʊkɔː|, U.S. |ˈsloʊˌkɔ(ə)r|
Forms: 19– slocore, 19– slowcore [Also with capital initial.]
[‹ slow adj. + -core comb. form.]
A genre of popular music characterized by slow tempos, a sombre, atmospheric, sometimes densely textured sound, and quiet, forlorn vocals; (sometimes also) = sadcore n.
1991C. Eddy Stairway to Hell 144/2 The slowcore dirge-disco that produced said tune often devolves into this chic bored hush-hush. 1998SF Weekly (Nexis) 6 May The best thing about slowcore bands like Half Film is that they demand the listener pay attention. The worst thing about them is that sometimes you fall asleep by the third song. 2003Times (Nexis) 11 Jan. (Play section) 8 A disciple of the school of elemental folky music spearheaded by Low, the acclaimed pioneers of ‘Slocore’, Karla Schickele's band K. revel in heartbreaking harmonies and exquisitely restrained instrumentation. |