indie

• Descreve obras, geralmente música, cinema ou arte, produzidas de forma independente de grandes gravadoras, estúdios ou financiadores comerciais. Também se refere ao estilo ou cena associada a essa produção.

Describes something, typically music, film, or art, that is produced independently of major commercial record labels or studios.

1. Independent musicB2informal

   Describes pop groups or artists that are not signed to a major record label, often associated with a DIY ethos and alternative style.

   música independente

   • The indie band released their album on their own label.
   • She prefers listening to indie music over mainstream pop.
   • The festival featured several indie artists from around the world.

   Sinônimosalternativeindependentunderground

   Antônimosmainstreammajor

2. Independent film or mediaB2informal

   Describes films, games, or other media produced outside the major studio system, often with smaller budgets and creative freedom.

   Independente

   • The indie film won several awards at the festival.
   • He is a fan of indie video games that focus on storytelling.
   • Indie publishers often take risks on unconventional ideas.

   Sinônimosalternativeindependentlow-budgetunderground

   Antônimoscorporatemainstreamstudio

• Substantivo que designa um artista, grupo musical ou produtora de cinema que atua de forma independente, sem vínculo com uma grande gravadora ou estúdio. Também se usa como adjetivo para algo feito nesse modelo independente ou com estética alternativa.

A noun referring to a pop group or film company that operates independently, without affiliation with a major record label or established studio.

1. Independent music groupB1informal

   A pop group or musician that operates without a major record label, often associated with a distinct, non-mainstream style.

   Banda independente

   • The indie released their debut album on a small label.
   • She loves listening to indies from the 2000s.
   • Many indies gain popularity through online streaming platforms.

2. Independent film companyB1informal

   A film production company that operates independently of major studios, often producing unique or niche content.

   Produtora independente

   • The indie produced a critically acclaimed documentary.
   • He works for a small indie that specializes in horror films.
   • Indies often have more creative freedom than big studios.