🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

indie-rock

Pronunciation / Transliteration: indie-rock

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Indie-Rock/ˈɪndi rɒk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le dernier album du groupe est un parfait exemple d'indie-rock."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A genre of music characterized by its independent production and a diverse range of styles, often associated with alternative rock.

    "The band's latest album is a perfect example of indie-rock, blending folk and electronic elements."
  2. 2

    Music produced by artists who are not signed to major record labels, often emphasizing artistic freedom and authenticity.

    "Many indie-rock bands prefer to release their music through small, independent labels."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'indie' is derived from 'independent', referring to music produced independently from major commercial record labels. 'Rock' originates from the genre of rock music that emerged in the 1950s, evolving through various styles and cultural movements.

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