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Hardcore. A british strain of language birthed this pronunciation of the word "Hardcore". A derision of the early U.K. rave slogan "Hardcore you know the score". It also became synonymus with the transition of the early 90's acid house and northern U.K oldschool breakbeat scene, as it transformed into Jungle or Drum & bass.
1. "That shit was Ardcore, you know the score."

2. "That last track sounded more ardcore, it had more riddims, horns, and breaks... it was mental."

3. "Ardcore junglism"
ardcore by Wayne P. Ulmer III September 7, 2008
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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
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
Hardcore music with classical instruments
-“Did you check out Laur’s new artcore song?”
Artcore by You’ve been gnomed January 4, 2021
Artcore music is Hardcore but mixed with classical instruments.
only a few artists does produce this genre.

Some artcore songs:
xi - Ascension to Heaven
xi - Happy End of the World
a_hisa - Synesthesia
a_hisa - Pastel Subliminal
I only listen to artcore.
artcore by r_suma August 2, 2017
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