Rock

Rock music is about raw, authentic self-expression, embracing imperfection, spontaneity, and a sense of loss of control. It prioritizes inner emotion over technical perfection, with a tradition of evolution and individuality. Structurally, rock bands typically feature a guitar-driven sound, with bass, drums, and vocals forming the core lineup. Songs often have looser structures, allowing for improvisation and organic shifts in dynamics. Guitar techniques like whammy bars, distortion, and jangly or fuzzy tones contribute to its expressive, imperfect energy.

Rock is also a tradition passed down from band to band, with each generation of musicians taking what came before and reshaping it to express their own inner world without trying to appease others. This constant reinvention, driven by personal and artistic honesty, is why rock music is so vast and diverse in sound—from punk’s raw aggression to shoegaze’s dreamy haze—yet still holds a core essence that ties it all together: a commitment to self-expression, emotional truth, and an embrace of imperfection.

Despite their unique sound, Slint is still rock considering their line-up and their sound being raw and unpredictable, while also showing deep emotional expression.

by jadiaz March 16, 2025

Thump the Rock

To shoot or play basketball. South Alabama slang for playing basketball in the yard.

Hey! Ya'll want to go out and thump the rock?

by BrandoAUTigers December 30, 2017

Smoking rocks

To have people/friends expose your love for someone on a streaming site

You guys are smoking rocks

by PedroLovesRae October 31, 2022

Rock spotting

Traditionally it was the job of the rock spotter to assist guiding the ship captain safely into harbours.

"Watch out captain... there's rocks over here" said the guy whom was rock spotting.

by Menziesss February 28, 2017

Rock On

A song by British entertainer Shabnam. Released on 1 August 2023, the sixth anniversary of when she started to become more popular, this song criticises negative attitudes towards her and her popularity. It won a MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Summer. It is of the pop punk and indie pop genres. The music video is directed by her sister, Mackenzie. It is self-written.

I may be a wengie, but i can still rock on

by thecharacterwannie January 20, 2024

Rock

Not a rock. I mean the penguin with those big ass eyebrows

Any normal person: ''God Rock has big af eyebrows what the hell, ishimaru is spooped!''
Rock: ''THEYARENOTEYEBROWSTHEYAREDECORATIVEFEATHERS.''

by xXx_Trashbag_xXx October 7, 2018

rock three

If you don’t know what full send means, send this to your friend and be like “rock three, mate”

“full send”
“rock three”

by gaossianelimination December 28, 2022