a type of rock music, often with poetic lyrics, characterized by sophisticated harmonic, dynamic, and technical complexity based on forms derived from classical music and requiring performers of considerable training and skill
Examples of 'art rock' in a sentence
art rock
Impressive for being so committed to the band's art-rock aesthetic.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Two art-rock albums had received critical acclaim, but had sold modestly.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The follow-up, however, finds this art-rock band fulfilling their promise.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This as-yet unsigned sextet give freedom to their skilfully, midnighthued art rock.