Heavy metal

/hˈɛvi mˈɛtəl/

/hˈɛvi mˈɛɾəl/

[noun]

Heavy metal

[NOUN]

loud, energetic genre of rock music characterized by powerful guitar melodies, strong drum beats, and intense vocals

synonyms : heavy metal music

a metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead)

Examples

1. The music is called "Heavy Metal."

2. Heavy metal never made the list.

3. Give you heavy metal poisoning.

4. Acid drainage from the mining dissolves heavy metals in the water.

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