Definition of progressive rock
: rock music characterized by relatively complex phrasings and improvisations and intended for a musically sophisticated audience
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“Progressive rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/progressive%20rock. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
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