+Soft Rock is a subgenre of [Rock Music](/wiki/rock_music) characterized by melodic tunes, lush arrangements, and often introspective or romantic lyrics. Emerging in the late 1960s and peaking in the 1970s, it offered a gentle, accessible alternative to [Hard Rock](/wiki/hard_rock), focusing on smooth vocals and refined production for easy listening.
+## See also
+- [Pop Music](/wiki/pop_music)
+- [Folk Rock](/wiki/folk_rock)
+- [Adult Contemporary](/wiki/adult_contemporary)