rock and roll

• Género de música popular originado en Estados Unidos en los años 1950, caracterizado por un ritmo fuerte, melodías sencillas y frecuentemente asociado con la rebeldía juvenil y la energía. También se usa informalmente como exclamación que significa 'vamos a empezar' o 'adelante'.

A genre of popular music that originated in the United States in the 1950s, characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often associated with youth rebellion and energy. Also used informally as an exclamation to mean 'let's start' or 'let's go.'

1. Music genreA2formal

   A genre of popular music that originated in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often electric guitars.

   rock and roll

   • Elvis Presley is often called the King of Rock and Roll.
   • The band played classic rock and roll all night long.
   • Rock and roll music changed the culture of the 1950s.

2. To start or get goingB1informal

   An informal phrase meaning to begin an activity or to get moving.

   ponerse en marcha

   • Let's rock and roll, we have a lot of work to do.
   • The team is ready to rock and roll on the new project.
   • It's time to rock and roll and get this party started.