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música underground

[ˈmuzɪkə ˌʌndərˈɡraʊnd]
nounfemininepl: músicas underground
música underground; música alternativa
1. Music genre or movement that exists outside mainstream commercial channels, often characterized by experimental, avant-garde, or counter-cultural elements
The underground music scene in the city produced many innovative artists.
A cena de música underground da cidade produziu muitos artistas inovadores.
2. Music created and distributed by independent artists through non-traditional venues and platforms
She discovered underground music through independent record labels.
Ela descobriu música underground através de gravadoras independentes.
NYC Slang
underground beats; indie tracks; alt music
Synonyms
música alternativamúsica independentemúsica experimentalrock alternativo
Antonyms
música mainstreammúsica comercialmúsica popular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música underground
Commonly used term in Brazilian music culture
São Paulo
música underground
Well-established underground music scene in the city
Rio de Janeiro
música underground
Associated with alternative and indie movements
Portugal
música underground
Used similarly to refer to counter-cultural music movements

Related Idioms & Phrases

fora do mainstream
música de nicho
cena independente
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