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Rock Music

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alternative rock
Noun

a genre of music that blends elements of rock with other styles and experimental sounds, often featuring unconventional sounds and themes

Their latest album combines alternative rock with electronic elements.

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alternative dance
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a genre that fuses dance, pop, and alternative rock, known for its catchy beats and melodic hooks

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hard rock
Noun

a genre of rock music marked with a heavy beat and high amplification of electric guitars

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gothic rock
Noun

a dark, atmospheric genre with haunting vocals and prominent basslines that emerged in the late 1970s

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dream pop
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an ethereal, atmospheric genre with lush instrumentation and hazy vocals, emerged in the 1980s and 1990s

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instrumental rock
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a vocal-free genre with dynamic guitars, melodic hooks, and powerful rhythms

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progressive rock
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a subgenre of rock music of the late 1960s with sophisticated wordings and improvisations accompanied by unusual time signatures and instruments

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grunge rock
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a subdivision of rock music with heavy metal and punk rock influences, popular in the early 1990s

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psychedelic rock
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a genre of 1960s music that has a dreamy, surreal sound, made with electric guitars and effects, and often inspired by mind-altering drugs

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funk rock
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a genre of music that combines elements of funk and rock, characterized by tight grooves, syncopated rhythms, soulful vocals, and guitar-driven melodies

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indie rock
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a genre of rock music with a fairly light tone that was first developed in the United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s

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experimental rock
Noun

a genre of music that pushes the boundaries of traditional rock music, often featuring unconventional song structures, unique instrumentation, and experimental soundscapes

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folk rock
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a genre of music that blends folk and rock elements, often characterized by acoustic guitars, melodic vocal harmonies, and storytelling lyrics

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afro rock
Noun

a music genre that fuses African musical traditions with rock instrumentation and influences, creating a unique and vibrant sound

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garage rock
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a genre of rock music characterized by its raw, energetic, and often lo-fi sound, typically associated with bands playing in small, unpolished spaces like garages

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post
rock
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experimental rock music known for its unconventional structures, instrumentation, and atmospheric soundscapes

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death rock
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a subgenre of punk rock and gothic rock

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rap rock
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a genre that fuses hip-hop/rap and rock, characterized by rap-style vocals and rock instrumentation

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neo-progressive rock
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a modernized subgenre of progressive rock with complex structures, virtuosic musicianship, and philosophical lyrics

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space rock
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a genre of psychedelic rock music with atmospheric, experimental, and cosmic themes, often featuring expansive instrumentation

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dance
rock
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an upbeat genre that blends rock and dance music, featuring rhythmic tracks with catchy hooks and danceable grooves

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heavy metal
Noun

loud, energetic genre of rock music characterized by powerful guitar melodies, strong drum beats, and intense vocals

Heavy metal bands are known for their high-energy performances and elaborate stage shows.

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alternative metal
Noun

a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines elements of various musical genres to create a sound that is often characterized by heavy guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and an emphasis on songwriting and structure

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death 'n' roll
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a fusion of death metal and rock and roll, featuring heavy riffs, aggressive vocals, and a groovy attitude

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funk metal
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a fusion of funk and metal, featuring heavy guitar riffs, funky basslines, and energetic rhythms

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nu metal
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a genre that fuses metal, alternative, and hip-hop, featuring downtuned guitars, rap-style vocals, and a blend of aggressive and melodic elements

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rap metal
Noun

a genre that merges rap/hip-hop with metal, featuring rap-style vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and confrontational lyrics

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folk metal
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a genre that fuses folk music with heavy metal, featuring traditional instruments, folk melodies, and themes of folklore, mythology, or history, combined with the aggressive sound of metal

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gothic metal
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a genre that combines elements of gothic rock or darkwave with heavy metal, featuring dark melodies, powerful vocals, and symphonic or orchestral elements for a dramatic and grandiose sound

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post
me
tal
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an experimental genre that blends heavy guitar work, atmospheric elements, and influences from other genres for a progressive and introspective sound

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black metal
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a subgenre of heavy metal music known for its aggressive and fast-paced sound, high-pitched and shrieking vocals, and dark, often controversial lyrics

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neoclassical metal
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a fusion of classical music and heavy metal characterized by intricate guitar solos, shredding techniques, and classical-inspired melodies

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doom metal
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a subgenre of heavy metal music that is characterized by slow tempos, heavy and downtuned guitars, dark and melancholic atmospheres, and often features deep, growling vocals

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death metal
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a genre of extreme metal featuring aggressive, brutal music with guttural vocals, fast tempos, and dark, often violent lyrics

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progressive metal
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a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the technicality and complexity of progressive rock with the heaviness and intensity of heavy metal

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death
core
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an extreme metal subgenre that combines death metal and metalcore, featuring heavy breakdowns, guttural vocals, and dark lyrics

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me
tal
core
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a heavy metal subgenre that combines hardcore punk and metal, featuring aggressive breakdowns, screamed and clean vocals, and a fusion of metal and punk riffing styles

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thrash
core
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a subgenre of hardcore punk that blends thrash metal elements with short, fast, and aggressive songs, intense vocals, and punk-style riffing

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thrash metal
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a harsh and loud subdivision of rock music with a fast tempo that combines elements of heavy metal and punk

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hardcore punk
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a subgenre of punk rock music known for its fast, aggressive, and raw sound

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punk blues
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a genre that fuses punk rock's raw energy with traditional blues elements, featuring distorted guitars, gritty vocals, and a blend of punk and blues styles

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folk punk
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a fusion of folk music and punk rock, known for acoustic instruments, heartfelt lyrics, and a DIY punk ethos

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post
punk
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alternative rock music that emerged as a reaction to punk rock, characterized by experimental songwriting, unique soundscapes, and a focus on mood, atmosphere, and social commentary

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noise rock
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an experimental and abrasive genre of alternative rock characterized by dissonant sounds, unconventional song structures, and distorted guitars

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baroque pop
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a genre that fuses baroque classical music with pop and rock, known for ornate arrangements, lush melodies, and intricate instrumentation

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glam rock
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a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the 1970s in England, with male performers who were dressed unconventionally

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pop rock
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a genre that combines pop and rock, known for catchy melodies, accessible song structures, and a balance between pop hooks and rock instrumentation

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pop punk
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a genre of punk rock with pop melodies, catchy hooks, and upbeat songwriting, blending punk attitudes with mainstream appeal

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e
mo
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a music genre characterized by emotional and introspective lyrics and a fashion style that often includes tight jeans, band t-shirts, and dyed hair

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rock opera
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a concept album or musical work that follows a narrative storyline, often with thematic elements throughout the album

The rock opera unfolded its narrative through a series of emotionally charged songs, immersing the audience in its gripping storyline.

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punk rock
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a loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s characterized by short songs and aggressive lyrics

The punk rock band played a high-energy set that had the crowd moshing and stage diving.

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cow
punk
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a genre that combines punk rock with country and western, featuring twangy guitars, storytelling lyrics, and often humorous undertones

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