Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alternative rock

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.54 in modern English

Syllables: al-ter-na-tive rock
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A genre of rock music that is normally published on independent labels, comprising of many different subgenres, mostly distinguished by the prevalence of thick and distorted guitar sound.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It seems as if every passing year sees the mainstream embrace a longtime cult-favorite alternative rock band."

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

alternarock

Questions

What does alternative rock mean?: A genre of rock music that is normally published on independent labels, comprising of many different subgenres, mostly distinguished by the prevalence of thick and distorted guitar sound.

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