The alternative rock
Example: The alternative rock band released a new album last week.
Definition
"The alternative rock" refers to a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s, characterized by its departure from mainstream rock styles and often incorporating diverse influences and a more underground or independent sound.
Etymology
The term "the alternative rock" comes from the word 'alternative,' which means offering a choice different from the usual, combined with 'rock,' a genre of popular music. It originated to describe bands and music styles that contrasted with the mainstream rock music of the time, emphasizing originality and nonconformity.
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"The alternative rock" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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