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glam rock

UK/ˈɡlæmˌɹɒk/US/ˈɡlæmˌɹɑk/

glam rock noun: a style of English rock music from the early 1970s, distinguished by the glamorous, glittery costumes of its performers and its bouncy beat and lyrics.

Noun

glam rock (uncountable)

  1. A style of English rock music from the early 1970s, distinguished by the glamorous, glittery costumes of its performers and its bouncy beat and lyrics.
    • Although David Bowie is perhaps glam rock’s best-known star today, it was his friend, Marc Bolan – they met in their late teens in Soho – who sparked the movement.2020 June 22, Joobin Bekhrad, “Glitter and curls: Marc Bolan and the birth of glam rock style”, in The Guardian
    Synonyms:
    glam, glitter rock

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Questions about glam rock

What does glam rock mean?
Glam rock means a style of English rock music from the early 1970s, distinguished by the glamorous, glittery costumes of its performers and its bouncy beat and lyrics.
What part of speech is glam rock?
Glam rock is a noun.
How do you pronounce glam rock?
Glam rock is pronounced /ˈɡlæmˌɹɑk/ (US).

Words near glam rock in the dictionary

  1. glam bands
  2. glam lesbian
  3. glam lesbians
  4. glam metal
  5. glam punk
  6. glam rock
  7. glam rocker
  8. glam rockers
  9. glam up
  10. glam-ma
  11. glam-mas

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