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Meaning of rock music | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈɹɑk ˈmjuzɪk/

Definitions

A broad genre of popular music, including especially those styles ultimately derived from rock and roll, employing electrical amplification, heavy use of guitars, 4/4 time with strong percussive rhythm on beats two and four (backbeat), and usually themes of bold wildness, rebellion, and sexuality.

uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština rock
Deutsch Rockmusik
Suomi rokki
Français musique rock rock
हिन्दी रॉक
Italiano rock
한국어 락 음악
Nederlands rockmuziek
Polski rock
Português rock
Русский рок рок-му́зыка
Svenska rockmusik
ไทย รอก

CEFR level

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

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