"postrock" meaning in English

See postrock in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From post- + rock. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|post|rock}} post- + rock Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} postrock (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of post-rock Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: post-rock
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