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Pronunciation / Transliteration: vaikalpik rāk
"बैंड ने एक नया वैकल्पिक रॉक एल्बम जारी किया।"
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A genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its diverse sound and a focus on independent production.
"The band's latest album is a perfect example of alternative rock, blending various musical influences." - 2
Music that is produced outside of the mainstream music industry, often with a more experimental or non-commercial approach.
"Many alternative rock bands prioritize artistic expression over commercial success."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'alternative rock' emerged in the 1980s as a descriptor for music that diverged from mainstream rock. It combines 'alternative', derived from Latin 'alternativus', meaning 'the other of two', and 'rock', which originates from the 1950s rock and roll genre, representing a cultural shift in music preferences.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Alternative Rock" is said worldwide
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rock alternatif
Transliteration: ʁɔk al.tɛʁ.na.tif
"Le groupe a sorti un nouvel album de rock alternatif."
Alternative-Rock
Transliteration: Alˈtɛrnatiˌvʁɔk
"Die Band spielt einen neuen Song im Stil des Alternative-Rock."
rock alternativo
Transliteration: rɔk al.tɛr.na.tivo
"Il loro ultimo album è un esempio di rock alternativo."
rock alternativo
Transliteration: rok al.teɾ.na.ti.vo
"El grupo lanzó un nuevo álbum de rock alternativo."
rock alternativo
Transliteration: ʁɔk al.tɛʁ.na.tʃivu
"A banda lançou um novo álbum de rock alternativo."
वैकल्पिक रॉक
Transliteration: vaikalpik rāk
"बैंड ने एक नया वैकल्पिक रॉक एल्बम जारी किया।"
另类摇滚
Transliteration: lìnglèi yáogǔn
"这支乐队发布了一张新的另类摇滚专辑。"
대안 록
Transliteration: dae-an rok
"그 밴드는 새로운 대안 록 앨범을 발표했습니다."
オルタナティブ・ロック
Transliteration: orutanatibu rokku
"そのバンドは新しいオルタナティブ・ロックのアルバムをリリースしました。"
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