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
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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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Today, Perry sits in the control room of her Sherman Oaks recording studio, an eclectic blend of rock and roll and zen.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
She came of age in Montreal’s alternative scene, the child of unconventional parents, and fell in love with rock and roll.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 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
The couple say that despite "the worrying times", they've shared a wonderful life, including dancing to rock and roll, travelling together and eventually welcoming two daughters.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Every piece fit together effortlessly; not quite country and not quite rock and roll.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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