heavy metal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Translations 1.2 See also 2 Italian 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Synonyms 2.2.2 Related terms

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heavy metal (uncountable)

1. Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment.
2. (music) A genre descended from rock music, characterized by massive sound, highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, complex song structure, emphatic beats and overall loudness, often with lyrics that involving violent or fantastic imagery.

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• acid rock
• heavy metal umlaut

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heavy metal m. inv.

1. (music) heavy metal

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• metal

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• metallaro