The indie rock
Example: The indie rock band released a new album last month.
Definition
"The indie rock" refers to a genre of rock music characterized by its independence from major commercial record labels and an emphasis on a DIY ethic, often featuring diverse sounds and innovative approaches. It typically involves bands or artists producing music outside mainstream norms.
Etymology
The term "the indie rock" combines 'indie', short for 'independent', referring to music produced independently from major labels, and 'rock', a genre of popular music. The phrase emerged in the 1980s as artists sought to distinguish their music from mainstream rock, highlighting a more autonomous and experimental spirit.
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"The indie rock" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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