rock and roll
noun/ˌrɒk ən ˈrəʊl/
/ˌrɑːk ən ˈrəʊl/
(also rock ’n’ roll)
[uncountable]- a type of music popular in the 1950s with a strong beat and simple tunesCultureRock and roll developed from jazz and country and western music, and was played by musicians such as Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, 'Chuck' Berry and Buddy Holly.Topics Musicb2
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