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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSoft-Rock
/ˈsɔft rɒk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A genre of popular music that combines elements of rock and pop, characterized by a softer sound and often romantic or introspective lyrics.
"The radio station played a variety of soft-rock hits from the 70s and 80s." - 2
A specific style of rock music that is less aggressive and more melodic, often appealing to a broader audience.
"Many soft-rock bands gained immense popularity during the soft-rock era, attracting listeners with their soothing melodies."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'soft rock' emerged in the late 1960s to describe a genre of music characterized by its mellow sound and lyrical themes. It evolved from earlier rock styles, incorporating elements of pop and folk, and became associated with artists who emphasized melody and harmony over the more aggressive sounds of hard rock.
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ソフトロック
Transliteration: sofuto rokku
"ラジオ局は70年代のソフトロックのヒット曲を流しました。"
rock doux
Transliteration: rok du
"La station de radio a diffusé des succès de rock doux des années 70."
sanfter Rock
Transliteration: zanf-ter rok
"Der Radiosender spielte viele Hits des sanften Rocks aus den 80er Jahren."
soft rock
Transliteration: soft rok
"La stazione radio ha trasmesso successi di soft rock degli anni '70."
rock suave
Transliteration: rok swave
"La emisora de radio tocó éxitos de rock suave de los años 80."
rock suave
Transliteration: rok swave
"A estação de rádio tocou sucessos de rock suave dos anos 70."
सॉफ्ट रॉक
Transliteration: sophṭ rok
"रेडियो स्टेशन ने 70 के दशक के सॉफ्ट रॉक हिट चलाए।"
软摇滚
Transliteration: ruǎn yáogǔn
"广播电台播放了70年代的软摇滚热门歌曲。"
소프트 록
Transliteration: sopeuteu rok
"라디오 방송국은 70년대 소프트 록 히트를 방송했습니다."
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