synth-pop

British  

noun

1. a type of pop music in which synthesizers are used to create the dominant sound

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Example Sentences

That was followed by a synth-pop tune in “bittersweet” and “bad enough,” which leaned back into typical pop production.

From Los Angeles Times

However, A Firmer Hand - which mixed artful indie rock and synth-pop with open, emotional lyrics regarding Hawk's relationships with various men - marked a step up for the singer, resulting in glowing reviews.

From BBC

Ernesto’s pick: Amor Elefante, “Amigas” I dare you not to smile when you listen to “Hipnótico,” the synth-pop fantasia that kicks off “Amigas,” a welcome return to action for Buenos Aires quartet Amor Elefante.

From Los Angeles Times

But while the wildly varied music—much of the operetta-ish material has been sensibly excised—has its appeal, particularly for fans of ’80s synth-pop, the lyrics are often wince-making.

From The Wall Street Journal

They scored a minor European hit with the synth-pop single Love Tumbles Down in 1983, but Darbyshire left the band soon afterwards.

From BBC