heavy metal

• Genre de rock caractérisé par un son fort et amplifié, des rythmes agressifs et souvent des thèmes lyriques sombres ou fantastiques. Le terme peut aussi désigner des éléments chimiques métalliques denses à forte masse atomique.

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.

   métaux lourds

   • 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.

   heavy metal

   • 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.