deathrock

Questions

What does deathrock mean?

A subgenre of punk rock, incorporating horror themes, that emerged in the United States in the late 1970s.

Where does deathrock come from?

From death + rock.

How to pronounce deathrock

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4. Repeat and practice — Say “deathrock” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.