psychedelia

[sahy-ki-deel-yuh, -del-yuh]

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noun

the realm or artifacts of psychedelic drugs, art, writings, or the like.

psychedelia

/ -ˈdiːlɪə, ˌsaɪkəˈdɛlɪə /

noun

(functioning as singular or plural) psychedelic objects, dress, music, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of psychedelia¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; psychedel(ic) + -ia

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Stone was a giant of funk music, known for blending psychedelia, funk, rock and soul, his big style and even bigger hair.

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Initially that band played gospel music but with time they became known for blending music styles including psychedelia and funk.

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“Urchin” is energetic and filled with life: funny asides, tiny joys, stabs of recognition and flourishes of visual psychedelia.

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The movement saw an explosion of a musical and cultural scene in the North West city, where a blend of indie rock with elements of acid house, psychedelia, and 1960s pop rose in popularity.

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A sprawling, two-hour opus of dreamy pop and psychedelia, this is one of the year's most mysterious records.

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