Nintendocore
English
Etymology
Nintendo + -core, with reference to the simplistic sound effects of early video game consoles; coined by the post-hardcore group Horse the Band.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /nɪnˈtɛndəʊˌkɔː(ɹ)/
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Noun
Nintendocore (uncountable)
- (music, video games) An aggressive genre of modern rock music influenced by chiptunes and video game music.
- 2010, Jake Brown, Alice in Chains: In the Studio:
- In the ever-changing landscape of music, that's given way to such genres as;[sic] emo, screamo, nu metal and Nintendocore, one question remains! Does anyone play rock music anymore?
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