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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.
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?
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.
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'der Rock' and 'die Rockmusik' refer to the same music genre in this context. Both words fit when talking about music with electric guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. 'Rock' is the shorter and very natural form, especially in sentences like 'Ich höre Rock' (I listen to rock). 'Rockmusik' is more precise because it immediately makes clear that music is meant, not the item of clothing 'Rock'. If the context is not clear, 'Rockmusik' is often easier to understand.
Bei dem Festival gibt es morgen viel Rockmusik.
There will be a lot of rock music at the festival tomorrow.
Nach der Arbeit hört Frau Müller gern alten Rock.
After work, Ms. Müller likes listening to old rock.