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  1. Rock | Definition, History, Artists, Songs, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 6, 2026 · Rock is a form of popular music that emerged in the 1950s and that by the end of the 20th century was the world’s dominant form of popular music. It originated in the United States and …

  2. Rock Music Portal | Britannica

    Rock became the most inclusive of musical genres; if other kinds of music—e.g., classical, jazz, easy listening, country, folk, etc.—are marketed as minority interests, rock defines the musical …

  3. Rock - Pioneers, Genres, Legends | Britannica

    Jan 6, 2026 · Rock - Pioneers, Genres, Legends: For lexicographers and legislators alike, the purpose of definition is to grasp a meaning, to hold it in place, so that people can use a word correctly—for …

  4. Rock - Social Change, Cultural Evolution, Music Revolution | Britannica

    Jan 6, 2026 · Rock - Social Change, Cultural Evolution, Music Revolution: How, then, should rock’s contribution to music history be judged? One way to answer this is to trace rock’s influences on other …

  5. Rock | Definition, Characteristics, Formation, Cycle, Classification ...

    5 days ago · Rock, in geology, naturally occurring and coherent aggregate of one or more minerals. Such aggregates constitute the basic unit of which the solid Earth is composed and typically form …

  6. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Jan 2, 2026 · Rock and roll will never die, not as long as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, remains open. The museum celebrates the history and cultural significance of rock …

  7. Rock and roll | History, Songs, Artists, & Facts | Britannica

    5 days ago · Rock and roll, style of popular music that originated in the United States in the mid-1950s and that evolved by the mid-1960s into the more encompassing international style known as rock …

  8. What is rock music? - Britannica

    Rock music is a form of popular music that emerged in the 1950s and can be defined as “a form of music with a strong beat”—it is difficult to be much more precise. It is also called rock and roll. Rock …

  9. Dwayne Johnson | Biography, Wrestling, Films, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 24, 2026 · Dwayne Johnson is an American professional wrestler and actor whose charisma and athleticism have made him a success in both fields. His popular films include several installments of …

  10. Rock - 1960s, British Invasion, Psychedelic | Britannica

    Rock - 1960s, British Invasion, Psychedelic: Whatever the commercial forces at play (and despite the continuing industry belief that this was pop music as transitory novelty), it became clear that the most …