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Garage-Rock

/ɡəˈrɑːʒ rɒk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 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. 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."

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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.

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