Rockabilly: meaning, definitions and examples
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rockabilly
[ หrษkษหbษชli ]
music genre
Rockabilly is a music genre that originated in the early 1950s in the United States, combining elements of rock and roll and country music. It is characterized by its upbeat tempo, strong rhythm, and emphasis on the guitar and slap bass. The genre gained prominence through artists like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins. Rockabilly has influenced various music styles and has experienced several revivals, often associated with the cultural aesthetics of the 1950s, including fashion and car culture.
Synonyms
country rock, psychobilly, rock and roll
Examples of usage
- Elvis Presley is a legend of rockabilly.
- The rockabilly scene is vibrant in several cities.
- She loves dancing to rockabilly music.
Translations
Translations of the word "rockabilly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rockabilly
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคเคฌเคฟเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Rockabilly
๐ฎ๐ฉ rockabilly
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะบะฐะฑัะปั
๐ต๐ฑ rockabilly
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใซใใชใผ
๐ซ๐ท rockabilly
๐ช๐ธ rockabilly
๐น๐ท rockabilly
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ก์ปค๋น๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑููุงุจููู
๐จ๐ฟ rockabilly
๐ธ๐ฐ rockabilly
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆปไนกๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ rockabilly
๐ฎ๐ธ rockabilly
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะบะฐะฑะธะปะปะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rokabilly
๐ฒ๐ฝ rockabilly
Etymology
The term 'rockabilly' is a portmanteau of 'rock' and 'hillbilly.' It emerged in the context of the growing influence of rock and roll in the early 1950s, which was heavily influenced by both African American rhythm and blues, as well as the traditional music of rural America, particularly country music. The first recorded use of the word appeared in the mid-1950s. Rockabilly was closely associated with the 'greaser' youth culture of the time, who adopted styles such as leather jackets and slicked-back hairstyles. As the genre evolved, it began to attract a diverse audience, from teenagers to early adult fans, marking a significant cultural shift in music consumption. Rockabilly remains popular today, continuing to influence modern music and retaining a devoted fan base.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,486, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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