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6 days ago · Rock music is traditionally built on a foundation of simple syncopated rhythms in a 4 4 meter, with a repetitive snare drum back beat on beats two and four. Melodies often originate from older musical modes such as the Dorian and Mixolydian, as well as major and minor modes.
4 days ago · Rock is a form of popular music that emerged in the 1950s and became the world's dominant genre by the end of the 20th century. Learn about its origins, influences, styles, and cultural significance from Britannica's experts.
- Rock music, also called rock and roll, rock & roll, or rock ’n’ roll, is a form of popular music that emerged in the 1950s and is defined as “a for...
- Folk rock is a hybrid musical style of rock music and folk music that emerged in the United States and Britain in the mid-1960s. Folk musicians, le...
- Some famous early rock music artists include Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix.
Jun 24, 2024 · Rock music characteristics form the foundation for both musicians and fans to thrive in the genre. Surprisingly, throughout rock 'n' roll's long 80-year journey, its core characteristics...
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3 days ago · A fan-voted list of over 850 rock bands, from Led Zeppelin to Nirvana, ranked by their influence and popularity. Find your favorite rock bands and vote on them to influence the rankings.
5 days ago · We're turning up the volume on the best rock songs of the '80s, a carefully selected mix that captures the true essence of a time when electric riffs and soaring vocals ruled. This roundup features unforgettable tracks that defined an era, crafted by the legends of rock like The Police, U2, Van Halen, and Pink Floyd.
Jun 18, 2024 · Rock and roll, style of popular music that originated in the United States in the mid-1950s and that evolved by the mid-1960s into the more encompassing international style known as rock music, though the latter also continued to be known as rock and roll.
Jun 16, 2024 · From psychedelic sessions to party-hard anthems, these timeless tracks are the best 25 classic rock songs ever recorded.
