rock music
die Rockmusik
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rock music
A broad genre of popular music that developed from rock 'n' roll in the 1950s and is typically characterized by the use of electric guitars, bass, and drums.
In den 70er Jahren erlebte die Rockmusik eine ihrer kreativsten Phasen.
In the 1970s, rock music experienced one of its most creative phases.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Rockmusik |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Rockmusik | – |
| accusative | die Rockmusik | – |
| dative | der Rockmusik | – |
| genitive | der Rockmusik | – |
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The word is a direct compound of the English word 'Rock' and the German word 'Musik' (music). So it literally describes a particular kind of music.
Viele Bands der 80er Jahre spielten Rockmusik.
Many bands of the 1980s played rock music.
When speaking generally about the genre, listening to it, or liking it, 'Rockmusik' (rock music) is often used without an article. This is typical for music styles.
Hörst du gerne Rockmusik?
Do you like listening to rock music?
Im Auto läuft bei uns meistens Rockmusik.
In our car, rock music is usually playing.
Common verbs used in connection with rock music are 'hören' (to listen to), 'spielen' (to play), and 'machen' (to make). Typical adjectives are 'klassische' (classic), 'harte' (hard), or 'alternative' (alternative) rock music.
Die Band spielt am liebsten harte Rockmusik.
The band prefers playing hard rock music.
Er hört seit seiner Jugend klassische Rockmusik.
He has listened to classic rock music since his youth.
