Rock music is a popular genre that emerged in the 1950s and quickly became an important part of global music culture. It is characterized by the use of instruments such as electric guitars, bass, drums, and sometimes keyboards. Powerful sound and fast rhythms are the prominent features of rock, with lyrics often reflecting rebellion, freedom, or social issues.

This genre has gone through many stages and variations, from the early sounds of rock 'n' roll with Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, to more intense styles such as hard rock, heavy metal, punk rock, and grunge. Each of these styles has its own unique characteristics, such as hard rock with thick and powerful sounds, punk rock with rough style and rebellious attitude, or grunge with melancholic and dark melodies.