prog

IPA/ˌprɒɡ ˈrɒk/
IPA/ˌprɑːɡ ˈrɑːk/

prog — 名詞

1. a short form of "progressive rock": a style of rock music that began in the 1960

1.名詞B2
釋義

前衛搖滾

1960年代興起的藝術性搖滾樂

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

例句

Mark loves listening to prog from the 1970s, especially bands like Yes and King Crimson.

Mark 很喜歡聽七〇年代的前衛搖滾,尤其是 Yes 和 King Crimson 這類樂團。

prog + from + [decade] for temporal reference

Sana says modern prog combines rock with jazz and classical music structures.

Sana 說現代的前衛搖滾融合了搖滾、爵士和古典音樂的結構。

modern prog + combines + [genre] for fusion description

同義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

Prog is my favourite band.
Prog is my favourite genre of music.
💡'Prog' refers to a style, not a specific musical group.
I like prog rock music.' (redundant)
I like prog.' or 'I like progressive rock.
💡'Prog' already contains the meaning 'rock'.