No. 5,944 in Dutch
postpunk
Postpunk: A music genre that emerged after punk rock, characterized by experimental, diverse sounds and influences.
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Postpunk heeft veel invloeden van andere muziekstijlen zoals punk en new wave.
Post-punk has many influences from other music styles such as punk and new wave.
Here, 'postpunk' acts as a subject noun describing a musical genre known for its stylistic elements.
Als je naar postpunkmuziek luistert, kun je horen hoe de artiesten experimenteren met geluid.
When you listen to post-punk music, you can hear how the artists experiment with sound.
In this sentence, 'postpunk' is an attributive noun modifying 'muziek' to specify the genre of the music being discussed.
De opkomst van postpunk in de jaren '80 bracht een frisse lucht in de muziekscene.
The emergence of post-punk in the 1980s brought fresh air into the music scene.
Here, 'postpunk' serves as a key term to describe a specific historical music era, providing cultural and chronological context.
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