rock concert
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Definition
- Noun:
- A performance of rock music: A live musical event where rock music is performed for an audience. It typically features amplified instruments, such as electric guitars, bass, and drums, and is characterized by a strong rhythmic drive and often high volume.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We bought tickets for the rock concert next month.
- The energy at the rock concert was incredible.
- He has fond memories of his first rock concert.
Advanced Usage
"to attend a rock concert": to go to a rock concert as part of the audience.
- Thousands of fans attended the rock concert in the stadium.
"to hold/stage a rock concert": to organize and present a rock concert.
- The city park will stage a free rock concert this summer.
Variants and Related Words
Concert (n): A musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several separate compositions.
- The orchestra gave a concert last night.
Rock music (n): A form of popular music that evolved from rock and roll and pop music during the mid- and late-1960s, often characterized by the use of electric guitars, a strong rhythm, and a focus on song themes beyond traditional pop.
- She loves listening to classic rock music.
Synonyms
- Rock show: A performance of rock music.
- Gig (informal): A live performance by a musician or group playing popular or jazz music.
Related Phrases
Sell-out concert: A concert for which all tickets have been sold.
- The band's final tour date was a sell-out concert.
Open-air concert: A concert held outdoors.
- The rock concert was an unforgettable open-air concert.
Related Idioms
- To rock out: To enjoy oneself by listening to or playing rock music enthusiastically.
- We're going to stay home and rock out to some old records.