CEFR B2

heavy metal

noun

Meaning

A genre of rock music characterized by aggressive, driving rhythms, amplified distortion, and extended guitar solos.

Examples

He has been a dedicated fan of heavy metal since he first heard Black Sabbath in the seventies.
The local radio station refuses to play heavy metal during the morning commute.

Synonyms: hard rock, metal, extreme metal

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heavy metal (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌhɛvi ˈmɛtəl/

Definition

A genre of rock music characterized by aggressive, driving rhythms, amplified distortion, and extended guitar solos.

Examples

He has been a dedicated fan of heavy metal since he first heard Black Sabbath in the seventies.
The local radio station refuses to play heavy metal during the morning commute.
They spent the entire weekend practicing their heavy metal set for the upcoming battle of the bands.

How to Use heavy metal

a heavy metal fan (collocation): someone who enjoys this music — "He has been a heavy metal fan for over twenty years."

Synonyms of heavy metal

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