rock
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
3 sur 5I usually listen to rock when I want to feel energetic.
I usually listen to rock music when I want to feel energetic.
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.
That new rock band is totally awesome!
That new rock group is very good!
Antonymes
Famille de mots
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
I usually listen to rock when I want to feel energetic.
everydayI usually listen to rock music when I want to feel energetic.
The history department will lecture on the social impact of rock in the 1960s.
formalThe history department will give a talk on how rock music changed society in the 1960s.
That new rock band is totally awesome!
informalThat new rock group is very good!
The transition from rhythm and blues to rock is a significant musicological shift.
academicThe change from blues music to rock music is an important event in music history.
We are looking for a high-energy rock track for the product launch video.
businessWe want a powerful rock song for the new video about our product.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
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
A stone is a hard mineral from the ground; 'rock' can also mean this, but in this context, 'rock' refers to a music genre.
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.
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.'
Astuce mémo
Imagine a huge stone (a rock) vibrating and jumping to the sound of a loud electric guitar.
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
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
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
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concertA musical performance given in public by one or more musicia...
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vocalistA vocalist is a person who sings, especially as a profession...
Plus de mots sur music
guitar
A1A 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
A1An 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
A1In 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1An 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Timpani 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
A1A 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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