De hardrock



Example: De hardrock band speelt vanavond in het grote stadion.

Definition


"De hardrock" refers to a genre of rock music characterized by loud, aggressive sounds, heavy use of electric guitars, bass, and drums, often with powerful vocals. It is known for its energetic and intense style, exemplified by bands playing in large venues like stadiums.

Etymology


The term "de hardrock" originates from the English words 'hard' and 'rock,' describing a harder, heavier style of rock music that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Dutch adopted this English phrase directly, reflecting the genre's international influence.

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"De hardrock" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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