chamber pop

English

Noun

chamber pop (uncountable)

1. (music) A subgenre of rock music which places increased emphasis on melody, often incorporating vocal harmonies and bowed string instruments.

   Synonyms: orchestral pop, ork-pop, symphonic pop

   • 2011, Colin Larkin, The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Omnibus Press, →ISBN, page 2210:

     The use of string and horn sections helped add rich layers to the band's theatrical fusion of indie rock and chamber pop, with the heart of the album residing in the opening quartet of songs sharing the title 'Neighborhood'.