"alt rock" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alt rock (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of alt-rock. Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: alt-rock
    Sense id: en-alt_rock-en-noun-SuUMH3Zh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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