1. A style of British rock music from the early 1970s, distinguished by the glamorous, glittery costumes of its performers and its bouncy beat and lyrics
   "David Bowie was a pioneer of glam rock, known for his flamboyant stage presence";
   - glitter rock [Brit]

Type of: R&R, R'n'R [non-standard], rock, rock and roll, rock music, rock 'n' roll, rock-and-roll, rock'n'roll

Encyclopedia: Glam rock