"alt-rock" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=alt-rock}} alt-rock (uncountable)
  1. (music) Clipping of alternative rock. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, uncountable Alternative form of: alternative rock Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: alt rock Derived forms: alt-rocker
    Sense id: en-alt-rock-en-noun-UbPSnQ~z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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