World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesGarage-Rock
/ɡəˈrɑːʒ rɒk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A style of rock music characterized by its raw sound, simple chords, and often amateurish production, typically associated with the 1960s.
"The band’s latest album is a tribute to the garage-rock movement of the 60s." - 2
Music produced by bands that often perform in informal settings, such as garages, emphasizing a do-it-yourself ethos.
"Many garage-rock bands gained popularity through underground music scenes and local shows."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'garage rock' originated in the 1960s in the United States, referring to a raw and energetic style of rock music played by amateur bands, often in garages. It reflects a cultural movement where youth expressed rebellion and creativity through music, drawing influences from earlier rock and roll and rhythm and blues.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Garage-Rock"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Garage-Rock" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
rock de garage
Transliteration: rok də ɡaʁaʒ
"Le groupe a sorti un nouvel album de rock de garage."
Garage-Rock
Transliteration: ɡaˈraːʒ ʁɔk
"Die Band spielt einen neuen Garage-Rock-Song."
garage rock
Transliteration: ɡaˈraʤ rɔk
"Il loro ultimo album è un omaggio al garage rock."
rock de garaje
Transliteration: rok de ɡaˈraxe
"La banda lanzó un nuevo álbum de rock de garaje."
rock de garagem
Transliteration: hɔk dʒi ɡaˈɾɐʒẽ
"O novo álbum da banda é uma homenagem ao rock de garagem."
गैरेज रॉक
Transliteration: gɛɪɾeɪʤ rɔk
"बैंड ने गैरेज रॉक पर एक नया एल्बम जारी किया।"
车库摇滚
Transliteration: chēkù yáogǔn
"这支乐队的新专辑是对车库摇滚的致敬。"
가라지 록
Transliteration: garaji rok
"그들의 새 앨범은 가라지 록에 대한 경의를 표합니다."
ガレージロック
Transliteration: garēji rokku
"バンドの新しいアルバムはガレージロックへのオマージュです。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsRelating to or occurring in the tropics, the regions of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
A community of Buddhist monks or practitioners.
A figure made to resemble a human, set up in fields to deter birds from eating seeds or crops.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Garage-Rock"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.