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rock 'n' roll

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rock 'n' roll has 1 sense
  1. rock 'n' roll, rock'n'roll, rock-and-roll, rock and roll, rock, rock music - a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of Black rhythm-and-blues with White country-and-western; "rock is a generic term for the range of styles that evolved out of rock'n'roll."
    --1 is a kind of popular music, popular music genre
    --1 has parts: backbeat
    --1 has particulars:
     heavy metal; progressive rock, art rock; psychedelic rock, acid rock; punk rock, punk

Definitions from the Web

Term: Rock 'n' Roll

Definition: Rock 'n' Roll, often written as rock and roll, is a genre of popular music that originated in the United States in the 1950s. It is characterized by a strong rhythmic beat, typically performed by a small band consisting of guitars, drums, and vocals. Rock 'n' Roll is known for its energetic and rebellious nature, and has had a significant influence on various music styles and cultural movements.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective
  • Verb

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: Refers to the music genre or style.

    Example Sentence: I love listening to classic rock 'n' roll from the 1960s.

  2. Noun: Represents a dance style associated with rock 'n' roll music.

    Example Sentence: They showed off their rock 'n' roll moves on the dance floor.

  3. Adjective: Describes something related to or resembling rock 'n' roll music.

    Example Sentence: The band performed an electrifying rock 'n' roll concert.

  4. Adjective: Expresses a rebellious or daring attitude.

    Example Sentence: She has a rock 'n' roll personality and is never afraid to push boundaries.

  5. Verb: Indicates the action of playing or performing rock 'n' roll music.

    Example Sentence: The band rocked 'n' rolled all night, leaving the crowd craving for more.

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