"rough music" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rough music (uncountable)
  1. (UK, now historical) Improvised noise created by banging saucepans, scrap metal etc., especially as a way for communities to express outrage or displeasure at someone's behaviour. Tags: UK, historical, uncountable
    Sense id: en-rough_music-en-noun-QDUimMnu Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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