pop rock

[pop rok]

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noun

a genre of music that fuses the driving beat and energy of rock-’n’-roll with less aggressive lyrics, higher performance and production values, and greater emphasis on well-crafted melodies.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pop rock¹

First recorded in 1955–60

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The Spanish event features a mix of pop, rock and indie music.

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The score follows suit, with Curtis Moore’s music and Amanda Green’s lyrics setting up the period flavor only to bust out in Broadway-style pop, rock and even hip-hop.

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The pair of ’80s pop rock heartthrobs dish about their decades-old friendship before taking the stage together for three nights of acoustic concerts in SoCal.

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The ceremony, which takes place in LA on Sunday night, runs for a staggering eight hours, attracting the biggest stars in pop, rock, country and hip-hop.

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The pop rock and alternative rock singer released a series of singles and two EPs in 2022 and 2023.

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