glitchcore
/ˈɡlɪtʃ.kɔːr/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A style of music, art, or fashion that uses digital errors, broken images, and unstable sounds on purpose. It often feels edgy, noisy, and very internet-based.
- Her playlist is full of glitchcore.
- The video used glitchcore visuals.
- Glitchcore gives the design a broken-screen look.
Adinary Nuance
Glitchcore is close to words like vaporwave, hyperpop, and cyberpunk, but it is not the same. It usually focuses more on broken digital effects and noisy, damaged-looking style. People use it for both sound and visual design.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- phong cách glitchcore
- Spanish
- estilo glitchcore
- Chinese
- 故障核心风
- Japanese
- グリッチコア
- Korean
- 글리치코어
Etymology
Glitchcore is a modern compound of glitch and -core. It appeared in online culture in the 2010s and grew with internet music and visual trends.
Common phrases
glitchcore aestheticglitchcore musicglitchcore visuals
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is glitchcore a music style or a visual style?
- It can be both. People use it for music, art, and fashion.
- Is glitchcore the same as vaporwave?
- No. Vaporwave is smoother and more nostalgic. Glitchcore is harsher and more broken-looking.
- Is glitchcore a common word?
- It is common in online culture, but not in everyday conversation.
- Can I use glitchcore in academic writing?
- Only if you are discussing internet culture, media, or design trends.