What does "EMO" stand for?

Answer by  llelee82 (10)

EMO is a music style derivated from post-hardcore in the middle 80's, the main diference between them is that EMO music is slower and more melodic. It's name come from emotive hardcore because it's lyrics are more personal than in punk hardcore, creating bigger bonds between the artists and the audience

Answer by  lonelywolf (2117)

"Emo" is short for "emotional" or "emotions. " The music and subculture of "emo" is built around openly expressing your emotional state to the world.

Answer by  CatLover78 (41)

Originally, it was an abbreviation for 'Emotive Hardcore' which is a type of hardcore punk music that came onto the music scene in the 1980's. But today it has evolved to slang for 'Emotional' and a term of derision used for someone considered a 'wuss', and can also be used to refer to the related fashions and subculture.

Answer by  Ravyn (114)

Emo is short for "emotional". It is a classification of music that is full of feeling and also a style of dress. Emo style generally involved black closes and eyeliner.