sophisti-pop
Sign in to saveSophisti-pop is a pop music subgenre that developed during the mid-1980s out of the British new wave era. It originated with acts who blended elements of jazz, soul, and pop with lavish production. The term "sophisti-pop" was coined only after the genre's peak in the mid-late 1980s.
Key facts
- Music genre.name
- Sophisti-pop
- Music genre.cultural_origins
- Mid-1980s, United Kingdom
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- Instance of
- music genre
- Subclass of
- pop music
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
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- topic's main category
- Category:Sophisti-pop
- inception
- 1985-01-01
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Sophisti-pop is a pop music subgenre that developed during the mid-1980s out of the British new wave era. It originated with acts who blended elements of jazz, soul, and pop with lavish production. The term "sophisti-pop" was coined only after the genre's peak in the mid-late 1980s.
==Characteristics== Sophisti-pop is characterized by its extensive use of electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and polished arrangements. Artists also utilized cutting-edge studio technology and perfectionist recording methods. The genre has been described as mellow, romantic, and atmospheric, with artists often adopting a sharp, well-dressed and well-groomed visual presentation.
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