Alternarock

//ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌɹɑk// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative rock music. uncountable

    "While the album admirably breaks the downward stylistic spiral that marked the latter band's career, it's so crammed with alternarock stars it sounds more like a tribute to Watt than a solo debut."

Synonyms

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alternative rock

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"While the album admirably breaks the downward stylistic spiral that marked the latter band's career, it's so crammed with alternarock stars it sounds more like a tribute to Watt than a solo debut."

Etymology

Blend of alternative + rock.

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