Screamo facts for kids

The screamo band Off Minor playing in 2008.

Circle Takes the Square is a band known for their screamo style.

Screamo is a type of musical genre that started in the mid-1990s. It grew out of two other music styles: emo and hardcore punk.

What is Screamo Music?

Screamo music often has a mix of calm and wild sounds. The guitars might play chords that sound a bit tense or clashing. Sometimes, you'll hear an echo effect, called reverb.

How Screamo Sounds

The rhythm of screamo music often uses unusual patterns. This can make the songs feel more exciting or intense. The singers usually use high-pitched screams. The words in the songs, called lyrics, are often like poetry. They can also talk about important ideas or politics.

Famous Screamo Bands

Some well-known screamo bands include Saetia, Orchid, Circle Takes the Square, Envy, pageninetynine, and Thursday. These bands helped define the sound of screamo music.

Images for kids

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  The screamo band The Used in 2007.

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  The screamo band Ostraca performing live in 2015.

See also

In Spanish: Screamo para niños