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Intro

EmoRock

Emo rock is a style of rock music characterized by melodic musicianship and expressive, often confessional lyrics. It originated in the mid-1980s hardcore punk movement of Washington, DC, where it was known as 'emotional hardcore' or 'emocore' and pioneered by bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace.

Synonym(s) Emocore

Relationships
Parents	Rock	Song-focused, typically electric guitar-centric and beat-driven genre that emerged in the 1940s and 50s from blues, R&B and country music. Many variants and styles exist, though most feature at least electric guitar, bass, drums, and a lead singer.
Belongs to AVS	avs:SubGenre	A Type of SubGenre.

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