alternarock

noun

alternarock

noun

UK /ɒlˈtɜː(ɹ).nəˌɹɒk/ · US /ɔlˈtɝ.nəˌɹɑk/

Etymology Blend of alternative + rock.

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Alternative rock music.

While the album admirably breaks the downward stylistic spiral that marked the latter band's career, it's so crammed with alternarock stars it sounds more like a tribute to Watt than a solo debut.1995 May 5, Peter Margasak, “Spot Check”, in Chicago Reader:

Related terms: alternapop

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