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goa

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡoʊə// UK //ɡˈəʊɐ// goa

n. a style of electronic dance music that started in India, known for its fast beat and hypnotic sounds.

n. a subgenre of trance music characterized by complex melodic lines, high tempos, and psychedelic soundscapes. Often referred to as 'Goa trance', it emerged from the hippie culture of the 1980s.


SIMPLE

The DJ played a classic goa track at the beach party.

CONTEXTUAL

Fans of electronic music often travel to festivals specifically to hear the unique, layered synthesizers of goa.

COMPLEX

While mainstream electronic music moved toward minimalism, goa retained its maximalist roots, blending tribal rhythms with futuristic electronic textures to create a distinctive, immersive auditory experience.

Etymology 1

From Portuguese Goa, from Konkani गोंय (goiya), from Sanskrit गोमन्त (gomanta).

Etymology 2

From Icelandic góa.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in the compound 'Goa trance'.

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