Rock Music

Definition of Rock Music Hierarchical Category as it relates to Music

A genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the 1950s, and developed into a range of different styles in the 1960s and later, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is characterized by a strong and driving rhythm, often delivered by a rhythm section of bass guitar, drums, and an electric guitar, with the emphasis on the off-beat, and vocals that are often growled or screamed. The genre is often associated with rebelliousness and youth.

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