bitpop

English

Etymology

bit +‎ pop; see bit (“binary digit”) and pop music; and punning on Britpop.

Noun

bitpop (uncountable)

1. (neologism) A genre of electronic music based on the sound chips of older (8-bit or 16-bit) computers, but often combined with modern equipment and vocals.

See also

• chipmusic, chiptune
• fakebit