demoscene

British  

/ ˈdɛməʊˌsiːn /

noun

1. a computer art subculture whose members produce non-interactive multimedia presentations in order to compete artistically

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Etymology

Origin of demoscene

C20: from _demo ( _nstration ) + _scene

Example Sentences

Most importantly, cohost has cultivated a thriving demoscene full of artists, designers, creative coders, and ambitious shitposters ready to push the envelope of computer art.

From The Verge • Aug. 3, 2022

The demoscene has retained some traits from the warez d00dz, including their style of handles and group names and some of their jargon.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

While deeply underground in the past, demoscene is trying to get into the mainstream as accepted art form, and one symptom of this is the commercialization of bigger demoparties.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

Often called `eurodemos' outside Europe, as most of the demoscene activity seems to have gathered in northern Europe and especially Scandinavia.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

The demoscene has gradually evolved the demoparty to replace it.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.