heavy metal

• Жанр рок-музыки, характеризующийся громким усиленным звучанием, агрессивными ритмами и часто мрачными или фантастическими лирическими темами. Термин также может относиться к плотным металлическим химическим элементам с высоким атомным весом.

A genre of rock music characterized by loud, amplified sound, aggressive rhythms, and often dark or fantastical lyrical themes. The term can also refer to dense metallic chemical elements with high atomic weights.

1. Dense metallic elementsB2formal

   A group of dense metals with high atomic weight, often toxic or environmentally hazardous.

   Тяжёлые металлы

   • Lead and mercury are examples of heavy metals.
   • Heavy metal contamination in water is a serious health risk.
   • Scientists monitor heavy metal levels in soil near industrial areas.

2. Music genreA2informal

   A loud, aggressive style of rock music characterized by distorted guitars, strong rhythms, and powerful vocals.

   Жанр музыки

   • Heavy metal bands often have energetic live performances.
   • She loves listening to heavy metal when she works out.
   • The heavy metal concert was incredibly loud and exciting.