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Definition of avant- combining form from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

avant-

combining form

/ævɒ̃/

/ævɑ̃ː/

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(used especially with types of popular music) in a style that is modern and very different from what has been done before
- experimental music like avant-rock
- avant-jazz
- avant-pop
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