Music Glossary: rock

Mixolydian‑flavored rock/country loop with flat‑seven borrowed from the parallel mixolydian mode. more

The foundational three-chord major-key progression: I–IV–V. Core to blues, rock, country, and early R&B. Supports quick-change and turnaround varia... more

Five-note scale (1–♭3–4–5–♭7); central to rock, blues, funk, and pop solos. more

Dyad root–fifth; no third; tight, overdrive-friendly harmony in rock/metal. more

Anthemic, high-production rock tailored for large venues with big hooks and crowd participation. more