prog
prog — noun
1. a short form of "progressive rock": a style of rock music that began in the 1960
a short form of "progressive rock": a style of rock music that began in the 1960s, known for long songs, unusual rhythms, and complex musical ideas rather than simple danceable tunes
Mark loves listening to prog from the 1970s, especially bands like Yes and King Crimson.
prog + from + [decade] for temporal reference
Sana says modern prog combines rock with jazz and classical music structures.
modern prog + combines + [genre] for fusion description
Last Saturday, Felix discovered a Korean prog band with incredible guitar work.
Minho's collection contains classic prog albums and newer experimental releases from this decade.
A growing prog scene in Tokyo has young bands playing at small venues.
- progressive rock
the full form; more formal and preferred in written contexts
- art rock
overlapping but distinct genre — art rock emphasises avant-garde influences more than technical complexity
文法句型
prog + noun (as modifier: prog band / prog album)
用法筆記
Used informally as a shortened form. In more formal writing, 'progressive rock' is the preferred full form. 'Prog' is uncountable and does not take an article when referring to the genre as a whole.