rock and roll

• Genre de musique populaire apparu aux États-Unis dans les années 1950, caractérisé par un rythme fort, des mélodies simples et souvent associé à la rébellion juvénile et à l'énergie. Utilisé aussi de manière informelle comme exclamation signifiant 'allons-y' ou 'c'est parti'.

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.

   se lancer

   • 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.