noun
plural ~ waves
[count] :a movement in which a group of people introduce new styles or ideas in art, music, politics, etc. - usually singular; often + of
New Wave [noncount] :a style of rock music that was popular especially in the 1970s and 1980s, has a strong beat, and uses many electronic instruments (such as keyboards)
[noncount] :a modern style of art, film, or fashion that tries to be very different or unusual often in a shocking way - often used before another noun