rock and roll
Definition
- Noun:
- A genre of popular music originating in the 1950s: "Rock and roll" refers to a style of music that combines elements of Black rhythm and blues with white country and western music. It is characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often amplified instrumentation.
Usage
- The term "rock and roll" is used to describe both the specific musical genre that emerged in the mid-20th century and, more broadly, the spirit and culture associated with it.
- It functions as a non-count noun when referring to the genre as a whole.
Examples
- Noun:
- Elvis Presley was a central figure in the early history of rock and roll.
- The radio station plays classic rock and roll from the 1950s and 1960s.
- They danced all night to the energetic beat of rock and roll.
Advanced Usage
- "to rock and roll" (verb, informal): To engage in lively activity, party, or to proceed energetically.
- After the project was approved, the team was ready to rock and roll.
- As an adjective (rock-and-roll): Describing something related to the genre or its associated lifestyle.
- He has a classic rock-and-roll attitude.
Variants and Related Words
- Rock 'n' roll: A common abbreviated spelling of "rock and roll".
- Rock (noun): A generic term for the wider range of music styles that evolved from rock and roll.
- Rockabilly (noun): An early style of rock and roll, blending rhythm and blues with country music.
Synonyms
- Rock music: A broader, more contemporary synonym.
- Rock 'n' roll: An exact stylistic variant.
Related Phrases
- Rock and roll lifestyle: Refers to a lifestyle perceived as involving rebellion, excess, and non-conformity, often associated with musicians.
- The documentary explored the infamous rock and roll lifestyle of the 1970s.
Related Idioms
- Ready to rock and roll: Prepared and eager to begin something.
- The equipment is set up, so we're ready to rock and roll.
Noun
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a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western
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rock is a generic term for the range of styles that evolved out of rock'n'roll.
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