Antonyms for rock and roll


Grammar : Noun
Spell : rok-uh n-rohl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɒk ənˈroʊl


Definition of rock and roll

Origin :
  • also rock 'n' roll, 1954 in reference to a specific style of popular music, from rock (v.2) + roll (v.). The verbal phrase had been a Black English euphemism for "sexual intercourse," used in popular dance music lyrics and song titles since at least the 1930s.
  • As in music : noun sounds that are pleasant, harmonized
  • As in song : noun melody sung or played with musical instrument
  • As in rock-and-roll : noun type of popular music

Synonyms for rock and roll

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