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alternative rock

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A genre of rock music that is normally published on independent labels, comprising of many different subgenres, mostly distinguished by the prevalence of thick and distorted guitar sound.

uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“It seems as if every passing year sees the mainstream embrace a longtime cult-favorite alternative rock band.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

alternative school alternative service alternative spelling of aquélla alternative spelling of aquéllas alternative spelling of aquéllos alternative spelling of cebiche

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