🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

パンク・ロック

Pronunciation / Transliteration: panku rokku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Punk-Rock/pʌŋk rɒk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"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。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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.

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