post-rock

In some cases referred to as space rock, a genre of music combining styles of prog, ambient rock, indie, experimental, jazz, psychadelia, and some classical. Often utilizing large bands with diverse instruments including brass, chimes, strings, synthesizers, assorted percussion, and winds, many post-rock bands create a very mellow, atmospheric style of music, often climaxing and making use of tonic/dominant/subdominant patterns in classical music and heavily textured sonic layers. Elements of poetry and science fiction are also often incorperated.

Mogwai, Laika, Tortoise, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Silver Mount Zion

by b1lskirnir April 8, 2005

math rock

Math rock is a very loosely defined genre of music. The term is hard to describe and often misused. However, one good way to describe it is as a style of rock that has almost no trace of folk or blues, which is the traditional definition of rock. Instead, the sound may have a loose, jazzy-like and spontaneous feeling, in contrast to the direct and compelling sound of blues and folk. At the same time however, the music is also calculated, and instrumental riffs are often based on timed formulas. For example, a guitar riff may repeat a sequence of five quarter-notes over 4/4 time signature, thus giving the listener an overall feeling of chaos, in spite of the riffs rigid structure.

The genre is gaining more influence, especially in the Los Angeles area. Bands like The Blood Brothers, Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower, and An Albatross are some of the most famous math rock bands.

by Tyrone Jiggadubz September 1, 2005

rock spider

A term used to refer to a paedophile. In common usage within correctional facilities. Derived from the analogy that a paedophile, like a rock spider, is always getting into little cracks. Crass and vulgar, I know, but there it is.

"That fucking rock spider had it coming!" (When used as a defence to a charge of murder, where the deceased was a paedophile.)

by Apathetic Care Bear January 29, 2005

hit rock bottom

When one's sexual desires have gotten so out of control that you end up slapping the arse of a statue.

Doc. My sexual urges have gotten so bad that i slapped the arsingtons of a statue whilst walking round London. I hit rock bottom.

by ShittierJokes October 19, 2017

Rock Paper Scissors

One of the most pointless and nonsensical game used to make small decisions.

I understand that Scissors can beat Paper, and I get how Rock can beat Scissors, but there's no fucking way Paper can beat Rock. Paper is supposed to magically wrap around Rock leaving it immobile? Why the hell cant paper do this to scissors? Screw scissors, why can't paper do this to people? Why isn't notebook paper constantly suffocating students while they take notes in class? I'll tell you why, because paper can't beat anybody, a rock would tear that shit up in 2 seconds. When I play rock/ paper/ scissors, I always choose rock. Then when somebody claims to beat me with their paper I can punch them in the face with my already clenched fist and say, oh shit, I'm sorry, I thought paper would protect you, you asshole.

by HAS 2006 December 8, 2004

Progressive Rock

Greatly under-aprreciated form of art. Adds elements of jazz, classical and avant-grade forms of music to come up with something new and original.

Dude that Yes band kicks immeasurable amounts of ass.

Dream Theatre are gods.

Frank Zappa is one fo the few musical genious' of our time.

by Mr. T December 15, 2003

rockstarin' it

Staying up all night and or through the next day drinking coffee, energy drinks, or in some cases (not advised) doing drugs like cocaine.

Sheck: My boy Jon Baller was rockstarin' it last night.

Luke: Doing cocaine or?

Sheck: No he ain’t like that, just coffee. Said he had to fix his sleep cycle.

by JonBaller September 11, 2023