art rock

noun

A subgenre of experimental, intellectual rock music, often presented as a suite of pieces with a story or theme.

Similar
progressive rock
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Meanings

nounart rock (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA subgenre of experimental, intellectual rock music, often presented as a suite of pieces with a story or theme.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna style of rock music that emerged in the 1970s; associated with attempts to combine rock with jazz and other forms; intended for listening and not dancing

Similar
progressive rock
Broader
rock 'n' rollrock'n'rollrock-and-roll
Also see
progressive rock

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Translations

Bulgarian артрок
  • артрок (artrok)experimental, intellectual rock music
Finnish taiderock
  • taiderockexperimental, intellectual rock music
Portuguese rock arte
  • rock arteexperimental, intellectual rock music
Cite this entry
APA

art rock. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/art%20rock

MLA

“art rock.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/art%20rock. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “art rock,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/art%20rock.

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