rockband

Amplified musical ensemble

A rock band is a musical group that plays rock music, typically featuring electric guitars, bass, drums, and vocals.

The term emphasizes the ensemble nature of rock music—bands rather than solo performers dominate the genre.

Their garage rock band practiced every weekend.

Often written as two words: rock band.

performance

stage

Raised performance platform

  • lightsSources of illumination
  • concertLive musical performance
  • gigShort-term paid work

encore · soundcheck · amplifiers · microphones · pyrotechnics · showmanship · venue · applause · solo · roadies

festival

headliner

Top-billed performer

moshpit · setlist · wristbands · merchandise · tents · sunscreen · earplugs · flags · muddy · summer

tour

tourbus

Vehicle for traveling performers

promoter · merchandise · groupies · stadiums · arenas · greenroom · rider · sold out · opening act · world tour

members

lineup

Ordered list of participants

frontman · drummer · bassist · guitarist · keyboardist · vocalist · founding · replacement · reunion · breakup

genre

hardrock

Loud guitar-based music

  • punkRaw, fast rock genre
  • metalHard conductive solid
  • grungeAccumulated dirt or filth

alternative · indie · progressive · glam · psychedelic · garage · postpunk · emo · hardcore

album

vinyl

Synthetic resin plastic

producer · recording · debut · discography · singles · liner · notes · genre · label · chart

Opposites
musical ensemble type

rockbandsymphony orchestra

Large ensemble for classical music

orchestra · philharmonic · string quartet · classical ensemble · chamber orchestra

musical presentation style

rockbandlounge act

Entertainment at a bar

elevator music · muzak

Family

band, rock, rocks, rocking, rocked, banded, bands, rocker, banding

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G