rock 'n' roll
See rock 'n' roll in American Heritage Dictionary 4
or rock-and-roll (rŏkˈən-rōlˈ)
noun A form of popular music arising from and incorporating a variety of musical styles, especially rhythm and blues, country music, and gospel. Originating in the United States in the 1950s, it is characterized by electronically amplified instrumentation, a heavily accented beat, and relatively simple phrase structure.
Related Forms:
- rock 'n' roller, rockˈ-and-rollˈer noun
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