Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
screamo
noun
/ˈskriːmoʊ/
Definition
A subgenre of hardcore punk music characterized by intense emotions and vocal styles that include screaming and shouting.
Examples
- The band played a screamo track that resonated with the audience’s emotions.
- She discovered screamo music at a local show, which opened her eyes to a new genre.
Meaning
Screamo blends elements of emotional expression with heavy music, often featuring distorted guitars and dynamic shifts in tempo.
Synonyms
- emo
- post-hardcore
- hardcore punk
