Prog

/prɒɡ/ noun

Definition

short for progressive, especially progressive rock music; also computer program

Etymology

abbreviation of 'progressive' from 1970s music culture, or 'program' from computing

Kelly Says

Prog rock was all about breaking the rules of pop music - longer songs, complex time signatures, and concept albums that told entire stories!

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