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rock

/rɒk/

A style of popular music that emerged in the 1950s, characterized by a strong beat and the use of electric guitars, bass, and drums. It is often loud and energetic, encompassing various sub-genres from soft to heavy sounds.

Exemples

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I usually listen to rock when I want to feel energetic.

I usually listen to rock music when I want to feel energetic.

2

The history department will lecture on the social impact of rock in the 1960s.

The history department will give a talk on how rock music changed society in the 1960s.

3

That new rock band is totally awesome!

That new rock group is very good!

Famille de mots

Nom
rock
Verb
rock
Adjectif
rocking
Apparenté
rocker
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Astuce mémo

Imagine a huge stone (a rock) vibrating and jumping to the sound of a loud electric guitar.

Quiz rapide

My favorite _______ band is playing a concert tonight.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rock

Exemples

1

I usually listen to rock when I want to feel energetic.

everyday

I usually listen to rock music when I want to feel energetic.

2

The history department will lecture on the social impact of rock in the 1960s.

formal

The history department will give a talk on how rock music changed society in the 1960s.

3

That new rock band is totally awesome!

informal

That new rock group is very good!

4

The transition from rhythm and blues to rock is a significant musicological shift.

academic

The change from blues music to rock music is an important event in music history.

5

We are looking for a high-energy rock track for the product launch video.

business

We want a powerful rock song for the new video about our product.

Famille de mots

Nom
rock
Verb
rock
Adjectif
rocking
Apparenté
rocker

Collocations courantes

rock band a group of people who play rock music
rock star a very famous rock musician
rock concert a live performance of rock music
rock music the genre of music itself
classic rock rock music from the 1960s to the 1980s

Phrases Courantes

rock on

keep doing something great or keep enjoying music

you rock

you are amazing

rock out

to play or listen to music very loudly and with energy

Souvent confondu avec

rock vs stone

A stone is a hard mineral from the ground; 'rock' can also mean this, but in this context, 'rock' refers to a music genre.

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Notes d'usage

When talking about the music genre, 'rock' is an uncountable noun. You don't usually say 'a rock' unless you are talking about a stone.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I like a rock' when they mean they like the music genre. Correct usage is 'I like rock' or 'I like rock music.'

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Astuce mémo

Imagine a huge stone (a rock) vibrating and jumping to the sound of a loud electric guitar.

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Origine du mot

Shortened from 'rock and roll', which originally described the motion of a ship but was used in the 1920s to describe spiritual and blues music rhythms.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun (music genre) often used as a modifier (rock band, rock music) no plural form when referring to the genre
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Contexte culturel

Rock music is deeply associated with youth culture and rebellion in the Western world, particularly starting in the United States and the UK.

Quiz rapide

My favorite _______ band is playing a concert tonight.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rock

Plus de mots sur music

guitar

A1

A musical instrument that usually has six strings and a long neck. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings with your fingers or a pick.

octave

A1

An octave is the distance between two musical notes where the higher note has double the frequency of the lower one. In a standard musical scale, it includes eight notes, such as from one 'C' to the next 'C' above it.

measure

A1

In music, a measure is a small section of a piece of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is the space between two vertical lines on a musical staff that helps musicians keep track of the rhythm.

cello

A1

A large musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow. The player sits down and holds the instrument between their knees while playing.

clarinet

A1

A musical instrument shaped like a long black tube with metal keys. You play it by blowing into a mouthpiece with a single reed to create sound.

oboe

A1

An oboe is a musical instrument that belongs to the woodwind family. It has a long, thin body and uses a double reed to create a high, clear, and distinct sound.

trumpet

A1

A musical instrument made of brass that you play by blowing into it and pressing three valves. It has a bright, powerful sound and is often used in jazz, classical music, and marching bands.

drum

A1

A musical instrument made of a hollow body covered with a tight skin or plastic. It is played by hitting it with sticks or your hands to create a rhythmic sound.

timpani

A1

Timpani are large, bowl-shaped drums usually made of copper and played in an orchestra. They are also called kettledrums because they look like big pots and can be tuned to specific musical notes.

concert

A1

A musical performance given in public by one or more musicians. It can range from a small group in a cafe to a large orchestra in a grand hall.

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