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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespunk rock
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pank rok
"Il concerto di punk rock è stato fantastico."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A genre of rock music that emerged in the mid-1970s, characterized by a raw, aggressive sound and often political or anti-establishment lyrics.
"The band played a punk-rock anthem that resonated with the youth of the era." - 2
A cultural movement associated with the punk-rock genre, emphasizing DIY ethics and a rejection of mainstream culture.
"The punk-rock scene was not just about music; it was a lifestyle that challenged societal norms."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'punk' originated in the 1970s as a slang term for a rebellious youth, while 'rock' refers to a genre of popular music that emerged in the 1950s. The combination 'punk-rock' describes a style of music characterized by its fast tempos, loud guitars, and anti-establishment lyrics, evolving from earlier rock genres.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Punk-Rock"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Punk-Rock" is said worldwide
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punk-rock
Transliteration: pank-roq
"Le groupe a sorti un nouvel album de punk-rock."
Punkrock
Transliteration: Punkrok
"Die Band spielt einen neuen Punkrock-Song."
punk rock
Transliteration: pank rok
"Il concerto di punk rock è stato fantastico."
punk rock
Transliteration: pank rok
"El festival de punk rock atrajo a miles de fanáticos."
punk rock
Transliteration: pank rok
"A banda lançou um novo álbum de punk rock."
पंक-रॉक
Transliteration: pank-rok
"पंक-रॉक संगीत युवा पीढ़ी में लोकप्रिय है।"
朋克摇滚
Transliteration: péngkè yáogǔn
"这个朋克摇滚乐队在音乐节上表演。"
펑크 록
Transliteration: peongkeu rok
"그 밴드는 새로운 펑크 록 앨범을 발표했다."
パンク・ロック
Transliteration: panku rokku
"そのバンドは新しいパンク・ロックのアルバムをリリースしました。"
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