art rock
Definition
Noun: - A subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and 1970s, characterized by its experimental, ambitious, and often complex compositions. It is associated with attempts to incorporate influences from classical music, jazz, avant-garde, and other art forms, prioritizing artistic expression and listening over danceability.
Usage
- Art rock is used as a non-count noun to describe the genre or style as a whole.
- It can function as a modifier in noun phrases (e.g., , ).
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in music criticism and historical analysis to distinguish artistically ambitious rock from mainstream pop-rock or dance-oriented rock.
- It can sometimes overlap with or be used synonymously with ("prog rock"), though some distinctions are made based on specific influences and aesthetics.
Variants and Related Words
- Progressive rock (prog rock): A closely related genre that shares an emphasis on technical proficiency, extended compositions, and conceptual themes. While all progressive rock is often considered art rock, not all art rock is explicitly "progressive."
- Art rocker (noun, informal): A musician or fan associated with art rock.
Synonyms
- Progressive rock (in many contexts)
- Experimental rock (though this can be broader)
- Symphonic rock (a specific subset)
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Dance-rock
- Pop rock
- Simple rock and roll
Related Phrases / Idioms
- "Art rock sensibility": Used to describe an approach to rock music that values complexity, eclecticism, and artistic ambition over commercial appeal.
- Even their pop songs have an art rock sensibility.
Noun
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a style of rock music that emerged in the 1970s; associated with attempts to combine rock with jazz and other forms; intended for listening and not dancing
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