metal
Metal, also known as heavy metal, is a genre of rock music that is very loud and powerful. It is known for its use of distorted electric guitars, strong rhythms, and often aggressive vocals.
Examples
3 of 5I usually listen to metal when I want to feel energetic.
I usually listen to metal when I want to feel energetic.
The history of metal reflects a significant shift in 20th-century musical aesthetics.
The history of metal reflects a significant shift in 20th-century musical aesthetics.
This new metal track is totally insane, you have to hear the guitar solo.
This new metal track is totally insane, you have to hear the guitar solo.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'metal' strings on an electric guitar vibrating really hard to make a loud sound.
Quick Quiz
My favorite ____ band is playing a concert in London tonight.
Correct!
The correct answer is: metal
Examples
I usually listen to metal when I want to feel energetic.
everydayI usually listen to metal when I want to feel energetic.
The history of metal reflects a significant shift in 20th-century musical aesthetics.
formalThe history of metal reflects a significant shift in 20th-century musical aesthetics.
This new metal track is totally insane, you have to hear the guitar solo.
informalThis new metal track is totally insane, you have to hear the guitar solo.
Academic studies often explore the sociological impact of the metal subculture.
academicAcademic studies often explore the sociological impact of the metal subculture.
The company decided to sponsor the upcoming European metal festival to reach a younger demographic.
businessThe company decided to sponsor the upcoming European metal festival to reach a younger demographic.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
metalhead
a person who is a big fan of metal music
heavy metal
the full name of the music genre
into metal
to be a fan of metal music
Often Confused With
A medal is a small flat piece of metal given as a prize, whereas metal here refers to the music genre.
Rock is a broad category of music; metal is a specific, heavier subgenre within it.
Usage Notes
When talking about music, 'metal' is almost always short for 'heavy metal.' It is used as an uncountable noun (I like metal) or as an adjective (a metal band).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse the spelling with 'medal' because they sound identical in some accents. Also, don't use 'a metal' when referring to the music genre; it should be used without an article.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'metal' strings on an electric guitar vibrating really hard to make a loud sound.
Word Origin
Derived from the physical material 'metal' because the music is perceived as hard, heavy, and industrial.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Metal has a very loyal global following, often identified by fans wearing black clothing and using the 'horns' hand gesture.
Quick Quiz
My favorite ____ band is playing a concert in London tonight.
Correct!
The correct answer is: metal
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