What is another word for rock-and-roll?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒkandɹˈə͡ʊl] (IPA)

Rock-and-roll is a genre of popular music that originated in the United States in the 1950s. The term has become synonymous with a particular era and style of music that is characterized by a driving beat, electrified instruments, and lyrics that often deal with themes of youthful rebellion and romantic longing. Some synonyms for rock-and-roll include rock music, rock, rock-n-roll, and rhythm and blues. Other related terms include punk rock, heavy metal, and alternative rock, all of which are subgenres that have evolved from rock-and-roll and each have their own unique sound and following.

What are the hypernyms for Rock-and-roll?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Rock-and-roll

  • Men make angry music and it's called rock-and-roll; women include anger in their vocabulary and suddenly they're angry and militant.
    Ani DiFranco
  • I think that I recall the nostalgic '50s: the start of early television and rock-and-roll, and I think everything seemed to get very generic. Not much has changed.
    Rick Moranis
  • If rock-and-roll is well done, there's nothing so terribly wrong with that kind of music. But the lyrics are another story.
    Kate Smith
  • I'm a huge fan of Canadian rock-and-roll. When I was growing up, Rush came out with a record called Hemispheres, and I must have listened to that record for two years straight. Even when I was asleep I had it on. So, yeah, whenever I hear a Rush tune, the first thing I think of is Toronto.
    Kiefer Sutherland
  • The fact is that fifty percent of our national mind is a giant, explosive of a of a 1970s rock-and-roll press list.
    George W. S. Trow

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