Definition

1. 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.

Noun

1. a performance of rock music