Rock

Description

Rock music is characterized by a strong beat, simple chord progressions, and often revolves around the electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums. It emphasizes rhythm and typically features a prominent vocal melody.

History

Rock music emerged in the late 1940s and early 1950s as a fusion of various musical genres, including blues, country, jazz, and gospel. It became a dominant form of popular music by the 1960s, thanks to iconic bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and later, Led Zeppelin. The genre has since diversified into numerous subgenres, such as punk rock, alternative rock, and heavy metal.