"yacht rock" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A retronym, suggesting the stereotype of a yuppie listening to the music while out sailing. Etymology templates: {{glossary|retronym}} retronym Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} yacht rock (uncountable)
  1. (music) A smooth, melodic form of soft rock music of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: West Coast Sound, adult-oriented rock
    Sense id: en-yacht_rock-en-noun-M00YC5OJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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