Ethereal [wave](/genre/wave) is a genre of music that emerged in the 1980s and combines elements of [post-punk](/genre/post-punk), [new wave](/genre/new-wave), and [gothic rock](/genre/gothic-rock). It is characterized by its ethereal and atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring dreamy, haunting vocals and reverb-drenched guitars. The lyrics often deal with themes of love, loss, and the surreal.

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