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An evolving genre of electronic music. Often combines instrumental/orchestral leads with extremely fast and complex beats and rapidfire melodies. Stays at the extremes in terms of tone; either so upbeat it makes you sad out of jealousy at how upbeat it is, or just plain scary and depressing. Not very well-known in the musical world, as there are very few artist who actually produce it. However, its fast beats and complicated melodies have made it very popular in rhythm games such as Osu. Made by xi, ICE, Sakuzyo, occasionally by Yooh, and a few other, mostly Japanese composers. A pretty good pick for anyone who likes classical music but thinks it lacks power, or people who like DnB but think it lacks melodic variety. Sometimes combined with speedcore or trance. The only problem is that you sound super pretentious when you say it.
1: Hey, wanna see my homework playlist?
2: Sure!
1: Here you go, although it's mostly melodic dubstep and artcore.
2: Artcore? Is that what edgy kids these days are calling pop?
1: No, it's completely different. It's--
2: No wait. I'm sure it's "super artistic" because it mentions one world issue and throws a backhanded comment about how shallow teenagers are.
1: jUSt try listening to it.
2: Fine.
1: *hits play*
2: Woah, this is lit! Hit me up with the whole playlist!
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Experimental electronic music with acoustic instrumental leads. Not an officially defined genre, but commonly used as a blanket term for unique fusion music of electronic and classical elements.
My favorite Artcore producers are all Japanese
Artcore by BOOSTO October 24, 2016
A music genre that is an combination of many other genres. It is different from Complextro, which is a combination of many different EDM genres. Artcore doesn't have an official definition, as it is only composed by very few artists.
I love Sakuzyo's artcore music!
artcore by OtakuPotato July 12, 2016

Artadokht 

God of fire.

free.
gorgeous.
The Golden ear ring

Artadokht ist consists of two words. Arta and Dokht.

Dokht is abbreviation of Persian word 'Dokhtar'.
Dokhtar means girl.
you are artadokht. you are free.
Artadokht by memo0l November 30, 2011
An electronic music genre that mixes instrumental music with DnB and Electro (music). The genre is most common within Doujin Music Circles and Rhythm Games.
These artcore songs are very melodic, yet the beat is keep pumping.
artcore by Decepti0n September 16, 2017
Somebody with special talent in various activities.
You have to be an artdax to debate Hillary Clinton because she is very articulate and slick.
artdax by will burnett September 30, 2005