Rock'n'roll (Noun)
Meaning
A genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western; "rock is a generic term for the range of styles that evolved out of rock'n'roll.".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The energetic band's rock'n'roll performance got the crowd on their feet and dancing.
- She grew up listening to her parents' old rock'n'roll records, which sparked her interest in music.
- The city's rock'n'roll scene in the 1970s was vibrant and influential, producing many famous bands.
- He's a huge fan of classic rock'n'roll and can often be found attending concerts and festivals.
- The new restaurant's decor was inspired by the nostalgia of 1950s rock'n'roll, complete with vintage posters and vinyl records.