What does "hyperpop" mean?

A microgenre of music that exaggerates common traits from pop music, originated in the 2010s.

What is a synonym for "hyperpop"?

Common synonyms include: digicore.

adj, noun

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Noun

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A microgenre of music that exaggerates common traits from pop music, originated in the 2010s. uncountable
"Liz is the missing link between 90s R&B-tinged teen pop of the Britney/Xtina variety, and the hyperpop of the PC Music stable."

Adjective

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In an extreme or exaggerated pop-music style. not-comparable, uncommon, usually
"Interspliced dialogue excerpts are added to the hyperpop anthem—Batman, Vicki Vale and the Joker all join Prince on what is sure to be a No. 1 hit."

"Liz is the missing link between 90s R&B-tinged teen pop of the Britney/Xtina variety, and the hyperpop of the PC Music stable."

From hyper- + pop.

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