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country rock

coun·try rock
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhn-tree rok]
    • /ˈkʌn tri rɒk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhn-tree rok]
    • /ˈkʌn tri rɒk/

Definitions of country rock words

  • noun country rock the rock surrounding a mineral vein or igneous intrusion 3
  • noun country rock a style of rock music influenced by country and western 3
  • noun country rock rock surrounding a mineral deposit or containing intrusive igneous rock 3
  • noun country rock a form of popular music combining the features of rock and country music 3
  • noun country rock a style of popular music combining the features of rock-'n'-roll and country music. Compare rockabilly. 1
  • noun country rock Geology. the rock surrounding and penetrated by mineral veins or igneous intrusions. 1

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Origin of country rock

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Country rock

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

country rock popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

country rock usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for country rock

noun country rock

  • rockabilly — a style of popular music combining the features of rock-'n'-roll and hillbilly music.

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