psychedelia

[sahy-ki-deel-yuh, -del-yuh]

noun

1. the realm or artifacts of psychedelic drugs, art, writings, or the like.

psychedelia

/ -ˈdiːlɪə, ˌsaɪkəˈdɛlɪə /

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) psychedelic objects, dress, music, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychedelia¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; psychedel(ic) + -ia

Example Sentences

There’s an obscure, borderline experimental streak to his work, one that he describes as marrying the Beatles’ take on ‘60s psychedelia with Disneyland’s vision of “Alice in Wonderland.”

From Los Angeles Times

Stone was a giant of funk music, known for blending psychedelia, funk, rock and soul, his big style and even bigger hair.

From BBC

Initially that band played gospel music but with time they became known for blending music styles including psychedelia and funk.

From BBC

“Urchin” is energetic and filled with life: funny asides, tiny joys, stabs of recognition and flourishes of visual psychedelia.

From Los Angeles Times

The movement saw an explosion of a musical and cultural scene in the North West city, where a blend of indie rock with elements of acid house, psychedelia, and 1960s pop rose in popularity.

From BBC