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art rock

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A subgenre of experimental, intellectual rock music, often presented as a suite of pieces with a story or theme.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a style of rock music that emerged in the 1970s; associated with attempts to combine rock with jazz and other forms; intended for listening and not dancing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: progressive rock

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: rock 'n' roll, rock'n'roll, rock-and-roll, rock and roll, rock, rock music

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: артрок (artrok) — experimental, intellectual rock music
  • Portuguese: rock arte — experimental, intellectual rock music