was a raw and unpolished rock movement emerging in the late 1980s in Seattle, blending punk, metal, and alternative influences. Defined by heavy guitar riffs, angst-filled lyrics, and a rejection of glamor, it gained massive popularity in the early 1990s with bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam. Grunge reshaped rock music, expressing the disillusionment of Generation X while leaving a lasting impact on modern alternative music.
