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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A genre of electronic music based on the sound chips of older (8-bit or 16-bit) computers, but often combined with modern equipment and vocals. neologism, uncountable

Etymology

From bit + pop; see bit (“binary digit”) and pop music; and punning on Britpop.

Related phrases

sound chip

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