Acid Rock

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪd rɑk/

Definitions of acid rock

noun a type of rock music characterized by a harsh, distorted sound and lyrics with a countercultural or psychedelic theme

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like acid rock music.

A2 My uncle used to play acid rock in his band.

B1 Many people consider acid rock to be a subgenre of rock music.

B2 The acid rock movement emerged in the 1960s.

C1 Fans of acid rock appreciate its experimental and psychedelic sound.

C2 Some argue that acid rock paved the way for modern psychedelic rock bands.

Examples of acid rock in a Sentence

formal The band's music was heavily influenced by acid rock from the 1960s.

informal I love listening to some good old acid rock while driving.

slang Let's crank up the acid rock and have a jam session!

figurative The artist's paintings were like a visual representation of acid rock music.

Grammatical Forms of acid rock

• plural: acid rocks
• comparative: more acid rock
• superlative: most acid rock
• present tense: acid rocks
• future tense: will be acid rock
• perfect tense: has been acid rock
• continuous tense: is being acid rock
• singular: acid rock
• positive degree: acid rock
• infinitive: to acid rock
• gerund: acid rocking
• participle: acid rocked

Origin and Evolution of acid rock

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'acid rock' originated in the 1960s during the counterculture movement in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe rock music with psychedelic and experimental elements influenced by LSD and other mind-altering substances, the term 'acid rock' has evolved to encompass a broader range of music styles that incorporate elements of psychedelia and experimentalism.