folk rock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fohk rok]
- /foʊk rɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fohk rok]
- /foʊk rɒk/

Definition of folk rock words

noun folk rock a style of music combining characteristics of rock-'n'-roll and folk music, often exemplified by protest songs to a rock-'n'-roll beat, and at its height of popularity in the late 1960s. 1

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Origin of folk rock

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; folk + rock2

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Parts of speech for Folk rock

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folk rock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for folk rock

noun folk rock

country rock — the rock surrounding a mineral vein or igneous intrusion
rockabilly — a style of popular music combining the features of rock-'n'-roll and hillbilly music.

All 2 Synonyms of folk rock