soft rock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of soft rock
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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"I learnt a few ukulele chords for a Clairo song called Sofia," explains Aiman, who insists he really is a fan of the soft rock singer.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025
But the film’s musical touchstone, a soft rock number that “Euphoria” breakout star Hunter Schafer sings onscreen, didn’t come together until years later.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024
"Guilty as Sin?" is a soft rock track, reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, where Antonoff's production feels it moves in sync with Swift's vocals.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024
He swerved into soft rock, quickly scoring a hit single with “All by Myself,” which peaked at No. 2.
From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2024
The soldiers of the front line were playing cards, eating soup or modeling little grotesque figures out of the soft rock which lined the walls of the trenches.
From The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces by Broun, Heywood
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