# slowcore

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A subgenre of indie and alternative rock music, characterized by downbeat melodies, slower tempos and minimalist arrangements.

## Etymology
From slow + -core.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/slowcore