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Chiptune

Musical style
Chiptune is a style of electronic music made using the programmable sound generator sound chips or synthesizers in vintage arcade machines, computers and video game consoles. Wikipedia
Parent genres: Video game music, Techno, House music, and more
Cultural origins: Late 1970s – early 1980s, Japan
Derivative forms: Wonky; hyperpop; kawaii future bass; synthwave
Other names: : Chip music; 8-bit music; chiptunes;
Stylistic origins: Computer music; electronic; progressive rock; soundtrack; video game music; synth-pop (Yellow Magic Orchestra);