hard rock
noun
: rock music marked by a heavy regular beat, high amplification, and usually frenzied performances
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Younger generations have been noting that aspect of their presence in and contributions to hard rock and heavy metal as something to celebrate.
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Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Stephanie has also expressed her appreciation for hard rock and heavy metal, often accompanying her husband to concerts and events.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Jimmy Page is, and always will be, a titan in the hard rock world.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
More than two decades since its release, the band’s breakthrough album is still a favorite among a huge number of people, and, occasionally, one of a handful of hard rock titles that can be found on the Billboard charts again.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Stephanie has also expressed her appreciation for hard rock and heavy metal, often accompanying her husband to concerts and events.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Jimmy Page is, and always will be, a titan in the hard rock world.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
More than two decades since its release, the band’s breakthrough album is still a favorite among a huge number of people, and, occasionally, one of a handful of hard rock titles that can be found on the Billboard charts again.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Hard rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20rock. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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