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   Rock

   /räk/

   

   noun

   • 1. the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil or oceans: "the beds of rock are slightly tilted"
   • ▪ a mass of rock projecting above the earth's surface or out of the sea: "there are dangerous rocks around the island" Similar cragclifftoroutcropoutcropping
   • ▪ any natural material, hard or soft (e.g. clay), having a distinctive mineral composition.
   • ▪ Gibraltar.
   • ▪ a name for Newfoundland informal Canadian
   • 2. a large piece of rock which has become detached from a cliff or mountain; a boulder: "the stream flowed through a jumble of rocks"
   • ▪ a stone of any size, especially one small enough to be picked up and used as a projectile: North American "the crowd threw a few rocks and dispersed" Similar boulderstoneinformal:goolie
   • ▪ a kind of hard confectionery in the form of cylindrical peppermint-flavored sticks: British "a stick of rock"
   • ▪ a precious stone, especially a diamond. informal Similar diamondprecious stonejewel
   • ▪ a small piece of crack cocaine: informal "crack sells for $20 a rock"
   • ▪ testicles. vulgar slang
   • 3. used to refer to someone or something that is extremely strong, reliable, or hard: "imagining himself as the last rock of civilization being swept over by a wave of barbarism" Similar foundationcornerstonesupportpropmainstaybackbonetower of strengthpillar of strengthbulwarkanchorsource of protectionsource of security
   • ▪ (especially with allusion to shipwrecks) a source of danger or destruction: "the new system is heading for the rocks"
   • 4. money. informal, dated US

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French rocque, from medieval Latin rocca, of unknown ultimate origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rockless adjective
   • 2. rocklet noun
   • 3. rocklike adjective

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   What does rock mean historically?

   • The trouble is that the term rock describes an evolving musical practice informed by a variety of nonmusical arguments (about creativity, sincerity, commerce, and popularity). It makes more sense, then, to approach the definition of rock historically, with examples. The following musicians were crucial to rock’s history.

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   What is the history of rock music?

   • Emerging in the mid-20th century, the history of rock music spans over the course of 70 years. This page provides researchers with library resources relating to the general history of rock music. The following pages contain library resources highlighting the evolution of rock music decade by decade.

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   Why is it called 'Rock 'n' Roll?

   • Many historians credit the moment as the genesis of the term "rock 'n' roll." Rock 'n' roll was born—at least in part—from gospel music, and it's hard to imagine that any one artist was more responsible for building a bridge between the two genres than Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

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   What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

   • The concept of mineral is distinct from rock, which is any bulk solid geologic material that is relatively homogeneous at a large enough scale. A rock may consist of one type of mineral or may be an aggregate of two or more different types of minerals, spacially segregated into distinct phases.

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3. www.britannica.com › art › rock-musicRock | Definition, History, Artists, Songs, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Rock, form of popular music that emerged in the 1950s and that by the end of the 20th century was the world’s dominant form of popular music. It originated in the United States and spread to other English-speaking countries and across Europe in the 1960s.

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4. guides.lib.unc.edu › rockmusic › historyHistory - Rock Music - LibGuides at University of North ...

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Emerging in the mid-20th century, the history of rock music spans over the course of 70 years. This page provides researchers with library resources relating to the general history of rock music. The following pages contain library resources highlighting the evolution of rock music decade by decade.

5. www.msn.com › en-us › musicHistory of rock 'n' roll - MSN

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   May 4, 2024 · Rock 'n' roll was born—at least in part—from gospel music, and it's hard to imagine that any one artist was more responsible for building a bridge between the two genres than Sister Rosetta ...

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   4 days ago · Rock is a natural, solid substance found on Earth. Rock is a fundamental component of the Earth’s crust and is composed of various minerals and organic matter. It can be found in different forms, such as sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Rock formations provide invaluable clues about Earth’s geological history.

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Whether it is referred to as rock ‘n roll, rock ‘n’ roll, rock and roll, rock & roll, or just rock, the meaning of rock music is not definitive to one explanation or practice. These readings guide researchers in understanding "the spirit" of rock music by identifying characteristics, styles, and discourses of the genre.

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   1 day ago · Progressive rock (shortened as prog rock or simply prog) is a broad genre of rock music that primarily developed in the United Kingdom through the mid- to late 1960s, peaking in the early 1970s.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MineralMineral - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · The concept of mineral is distinct from rock, which is any bulk solid geologic material that is relatively homogeneous at a large enough scale. A rock may consist of one type of mineral or may be an aggregate of two or more different types of minerals, spacially segregated into distinct phases.