Dungeon synth

Dungeon synth
Other names	Dark medieval
Stylistic origins	Black ambient black metal dark wave
Cultural origins	Late 1980s to early 1990s
Typical instruments	Synthesizer keyboard
Other topics
Ambient post-black metal

Dungeon synth is a subgenre of black ambient music that emerged in the late 80s and early 90s. The genre takes inspiration from the atmosphere of black metal and applies it to dreamier ambient songs. The style is often compared to video game music, as it is occasionally applied in those settings. The genre was pioneered by artists like Burzum and Mortiis.

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