"alt-rock" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From alt- + rock. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|alt|rock}} alt- + rock 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

Alternative forms

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