pop rock

[ pop rok ]

noun

1. a genre of music that fuses the driving beat and energy of rock-’n’-roll with less aggressive lyrics, higher performance and production values, and greater emphasis on well-crafted melodies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pop rock¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Announced opening acts for the tour include L.A.-based pop rock band Wallows, emo staples Death Cab for Cutie and Evanescence as well as modern troupes 100 gecs and IDLES.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was a genre-less playlist from salsa, merengue, rancheras, pop/rock en español, to hip-hop, R&B and pop music.”

From Los Angeles Times

Think of the indie vibes of “Garden State,” the bluegrass foot-stompers of “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” or even the pop rock of “Shrek.”

From New York Times

Hayes eventually quits his band and starts making soulful pop rock.

From New York Times

This property was not limited to a specific genre of music, but emerged across 25 different genres including classic, pop, rock, jazz, and electronic.

From Science Daily