De punkrock
Example: De punkrock band speelde gisteravond op het festival.
Definition
"De punkrock" refers to a music genre characterized by fast, hard-edged melodies and anti-establishment lyrics. It is known for its raw sound and rebellious attitude, often associated with bands that played punk rock music, like in the phrase 'De punkrock band speelde gisteravond op het festival.'
Etymology
The term "de punkrock" comes from English, combining 'punk,' meaning a rebellious or nonconformist individual, and 'rock,' referring to rock music. It emerged in the 1970s as a label for this aggressive, DIY style of rock music. Did you know the word 'punk' was originally a slang term meaning a worthless person or a young troublemaker?
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"De punkrock" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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