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| boogie |
strongly rhythmic rock-'n'-roll with a fast tempo, often in a blues form. [2/3 definitions] |
| folk-rock |
popular music that combines characteristic elements of folk music and rock-'n'-roll, often using lyrics similar to the former, with rhythm from the latter, as in songs of social protest. |
| jam1 |
to participate in an informal and improvisational session of music playing, esp. of jazz or rock-'n'-roll. [1/12 definitions] |
| reggae |
a music influenced by blues, calypso, and rock-'n'-roll that originated in Jamaica, has a simple, strong, syncopated beat, and often has lyrics of social protest. |
| rhythm-and-blues |
a kind of popular American music, developed mostly by blacks, that combines blues and jazz, is characterized by a strong beat, and was a precursor of rock-'n'-roll. |
| rock2 |
a form of popular music derived from rhythm-and-blues, with a strongly accented beat and usu. played on electronically amplified instruments, esp. guitars; rock-'n'-roll. [2/9 definitions] |
| rockabilly |
rock-'n'-roll music combined with or influenced by country and western styles. |
| rock-'n'-roll |
to listen to, dance to, or play rock-'n'-roll. [1/2 definitions] |
| rock star |
a performer of rock-'n'-roll music who has gained great popularity and fame; rock-'n'-roll star. |
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