folk rock
noun
a style of music combining characteristics of rock-'n'-roll and folk music, often exemplified by protest songs to a rock-'n'-roll beat, and at its height of popularity in the late 1960s.
folk-rocker
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a word derived from
folk rock.
Example Sentences
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“Hey There Little Insect,” an impish folk-rocker, begs bugs not to bite, incorporating Bo Diddley’s signature clave rhythm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
This month, The Decemberists released their first new music since 2018 with the song “Burial Ground” — a steady folk-rocker featuring James Mercer of The Shins.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2024
That scenario would leave a lane open for folk-rocker Noah Kahan and rapper Ice Spice — in which case it’s worth noting that a woman has carried the category the last six ceremonies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
The veteran folk-rocker, best known for a string of albums in the 1970s, follows in the footsteps of artists such as Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue and Diana Ross in the coveted slot.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2023
Later episodes — CBS previewed three in total — begin with musical “previously on” segments by the offbeat folk-rocker Jonathan Coulton.
From New York Times ● Jun. 12, 2016
