Rock – A style of music that originated in the United States in the mid-20th century, characterized by amplified instruments and a strong backbeat.
Rock music is a genre of popular music that originated in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s. It has its roots in rock and roll, which drew directly from African-American blues and rhythm and blues music, as well as country music. Rock music incorporates a variety of different musical styles and has evolved over time to include many different subgenres, including blues rock, folk rock, country rock, psychedelic rock, heavy metal, and alternative rock, among others.
The instrumentation in rock music typically centers around the electric guitar, which is often accompanied by electric bass guitar, drums, and one or more singers. The genre is typically song-based, with a 4/4 time signature and a verse-chorus form. Rock music often features lyrics that address a wide variety of themes, including romantic love, social issues, and politics.
Rock music has had a significant cultural impact and has been associated with various subcultures, including mods and rockers, hippies, punks, and goths. The genre has been associated with political activism and youth revolt against adult consumerism and conformity. In recent years, rock music has become less commercially dominant, but it remains popular and continues to evolve, incorporating influences from hip-hop, electronic dance music, and other genres.
Example
Some examples of rock music include:
- “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- “Hotel California” by The Eagles
- “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix
- “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
- “Back in Black” by AC/DC
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
- “Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones
References
Rock music – Wikipedia.org – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_music
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