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Dreamcatcher

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A South Korean girl group that mixes rock music with modern K-pop

proper noun

: Dreamcatcher

I love how Dreamcatcher mixes powerful vocals with rock elements in their songs.

Examples

Call me Dreamcatcher, I'll answer.

Bride Wars (2009)
The South Korean girl group Dreamcatcher released their latest album, showcasing their unique blend of rock and K-pop.
Fans of the band Dreamcatcher celebrated their energetic performance at the music festival last weekend.

Compounds

dreamcatcher

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A handmade hoop with a net and feathers hung above a bed to keep bad dreams away

Surface Forms

Dreamcatcher main

Morphology

Dreamcatcher = dream + catcher (semi-transparent) = dream + catcher

The compound literally combines 'dream' + 'catcher' (clear structure) but the specific cultural object (a talisman that traps bad dreams) is a specialized meaning learners may not infer exactly.

Etymology

Dreamcatcher takes its name from a Native American object, a small hoop with a web that was said to 'catch' bad dreams and let the good ones pass. By joining dream and catcher, the name suggests the group 'catches' or creates strong dreams and feelings with their music.