Meaning of the word rockabilly in English
What does rockabilly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rockabilly
US /ˈrɑː.kəˌbɪl.i/
UK /ˈrɑː.kəˌbɪl.i/
Noun
1.
a type of popular music, originating in the southeastern US in the 1950s, combining elements of rock and roll and country music.
Example:
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Elvis Presley's early recordings are classic examples of rockabilly.
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The band played a lively set of rockabilly tunes.
Adjective
1.
relating to or characteristic of rockabilly music or its associated subculture.
Example:
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She loves to wear vintage rockabilly dresses.
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The festival featured many rockabilly bands.
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