The term 'SUBGENRE OF PUNK' can be summarized as 'Emo', which is a three-letter word. Emo is a subgenre of punk rock music that originated in the mid-1980s in Washington, D.C. It is characterized by its confessional lyrics and melodic instrumentation. Emo has been associated with an emotional style of punk rock and indie rock, and it has also been described as a mix of hardcore punk and pop punk.