Punk Rock (Noun)
Meaning
Rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Clash is often considered one of the pioneering bands of punk rock.
- Green Day's music style is a blend of punk rock and pop punk.
- Punk rock's raw energy and rebellious attitude inspired a generation of young musicians.
- The Sex Pistols were a key band in the punk rock movement in the UK.
- Blink-182's early sound was heavily influenced by punk rock and skate punk.