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rock-'n'-roll (rock-and-roll)
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- pronunciation:
- rak
n
rol
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
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.
- similar words:
- rock
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
rock-'n'-rolls, rock-'n'-rolling, rock-'n'-rolled |
definition: |
to listen to, dance to, or play rock-'n'-roll.
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derivation: |
rock-'n'-roller (n.) |
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