Phrase Hound found 451 phrases and 281 compound words that contain rock. The most common are listed below. Open rock in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 451
- rock musicA broad genre of popular music, including especially those styles ultimately derived from rock and roll, employing electrical amplification, heavy use of guitars, 4/4 time with strong percussive rhythm on beats two and four (backbeat), and …
- hard rockA rock music genre marked by a heavy regular beat, high amplification, and usually frenzied performances.
- rock climbingThe sport of the sport of climbing on rocks or in mountains, or on specially designed walls inside or outdoors.
- rock and rollA genre of popular music that evolved in the 1950s from a combination of rhythm and blues and country music, characterized by electric guitars, strong rhythms, and youth-oriented lyrics.
- punk rockA genre of rock music associated with short, loud, energetic songs played on electric guitars and drums and employing angry, offensive, and/or political lyrics.
- rock bottomThe very lowest possible level.
- Little RockThe capital city of Arkansas, United States, and county seat of Pulaski County.
- rock groupA group of musicians who regularly perform rock music together.
- rock hardAs tough, hard, or inflexible as a piece of rock.
- indie rockA genre of modern rock, originally synonymous with alternative rock but now referring to a specific style of popular rock music.
- rock bandA group of musicians who play rock music.
- progressive rockA rock music genre originating from the late 1960s and early 1970s, heavily influenced by classical music and jazz.
- alternative rockA 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.
- rock the boatTo disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.
- rock faceAn exposed, roughly vertical expanse of rock
- classic rockA radio programming format that includes hard rock music from the mid-1960s through 1980 or later.
- rock starAlternative spelling of rockstar: A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status.
- rock solidPhysically very solid; very difficult to move.
- pop rockA musical genre combining elements of pop music and rock music.
- country rockA genre of music combining elements of country music and rock music.
- Rock IslandThe name of a number of islands in various places, as well as a promontory in Ireland.
- South RockA rock on Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
- rock crystalA clear, colorless form of the silica-based mineral quartz.
- Dome of the RockA shrine, located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which contains the Foundation Stone.
- rock bandsplural of rock band: A group of musicians who play rock music.
Compound words 281
- rockyAbounding in, or full of, rocks; consisting of rocks.
- rockerA curved piece of wood attached to the bottom of a rocking chair or cradle that enables it to rock back and forth.
- bedrockThe solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
- rockstarA member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status.
- RockvilleA number of places in the United States:
- RocklandA surname.
- rockabillyA genre of music originating from the South (United States) and mixing elements of rock, blues, country, hillbilly boogie and bluegrass music.
- RockportA community in Leeds and the Thousand Islands township, Ontario, Canada.
- hardrockRock containing ore from which minerals are extracted.
- RockhamptonA village in Gloucestershire, England.