rock-'n'-roll
or rock-and-roll, rock 'n' roll
a style of popular music that derives in part from blues and folk music and is marked by a heavily accented beat and a simple, repetitive phrase structure.
of or relating to this music.
to dance to or play rock-'n'-roll.
Origin of rock-'n'-roll
1Other words from rock-'n'-roll
- rock-'n'-roller, noun
Words Nearby rock-'n'-roll
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How to use rock-'n'-roll in a sentence
Fall in love with the garage-y sounds of Rock N Roll and you might get lost in the Grateful Dead-leaning Cold Roses.
British Dictionary definitions for rock'n'roll
a variant spelling of rock and roll
Derived forms of rock'n'roll
- rock'n'roller, noun
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Cultural definitions for rock 'n' roll
Popular music combining elements of blues (or rhythm and blues), gospel music, and country and western music, and known for its strong beat and urgent lyrics. Well-known early, pioneering rock 'n' roll artists or groups include Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, the Supremes, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley.
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