rock-and-roll
noun
a variant of rock-'n'-roll.
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rock-and-roll
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rock and roll
rock and rollnoun
rock-and-roll
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[rok-uhn-rohl]
/ ˈrɒk ənˈroʊl /
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rock and roll
British
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a type of pop music originating in the 1950s as a blend of rhythm and blues and country and western. It is generally based upon the twelve-bar blues, the first and third beats in each bar being heavily accented
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the rock-and-roll era
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dancing performed to such music, with exaggerated body movements stressing the beat
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Where the first wave of bands that emerged from downtown were more traditionally rock and roll and melodic, No Wave was the louder, darker, discordant underbelly and the logical next step.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
"Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather," Sedaka's family posted on his Facebook page, describing him as a "true rock and roll legend."
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
“A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
"There was a tremendous bias amongst collectors of rock and roll music from around the world against music in the native language of the country that it was created," he says.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
“Looks like we’re on, lads. Be ready to rock and roll at eleven-thirty!”
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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