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rock music

NOUN
rock-and-roll
Synonyms


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It was not all news: Soviets could tune in to Western rock music, hear extracts from banned literature and even, for a brief time, take part in quizzes.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

B.J. insists, underscoring his point about the influence of funk and rock music by squeezing in an Earth, Wind & Fire concert during which he finagles an excuse to join them onstage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

In Payson: In the fictional town of Bomont, Kevin Bacon’s character, a new arrival from Chicago, discovers that dancing and rock music are illegal in “Footloose.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The band announced Arnold’s death in a social media post, which said he had “helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

In the car, Ginika’s rock music filled the silence between them.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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