leitmotif [(leyet-moh-teef)] A frequently recurring bit of melody, usually in opera, associated with a person, thing, or emotion; Leitmotiv is German for âleading theme.â The leitmotif may be heard in the instrumental or the vocal part. Note: Leitmotifs are particularly associated with the operas of Richard Wagner.
Synthwave (2000s genre) Synthwave (also called outrun, retrowave, and futuresynth) is a genre of electronic music influenced by 1980s film soundtracks and video game music. Beginning in the mid 2000s, the genre developed from various niche communities on the Internet, reaching wider popularity in the early 2010s.
Vaporwave. a sick beat with an internet explorer voice. the beat is often hyphy or interesting and very layered with a slow voice over the top. lyrics often consist of the artist rapping about how good their lives are.