De heavy metal
Example: Heavy metal muziek draait vaak om krachtige gitaren en drums.
Definition
"De heavy metal" refers to a genre of music characterized by loud, aggressive sounds, powerful guitar riffs, and strong rhythms. It often features intense vocals and energetic performances, making it a distinct style within rock music.
Etymology
The term "de heavy metal" originates from English, where 'heavy metal' was first used in the late 1960s to describe a style of loud, powerful rock music. The phrase likely derives from the heavy, dense sound of the music, similar to the weight and density of metals.
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"De heavy metal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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