Meaning of nu metal | Babel Free
ˌnjuːˈmɛtəlDefinitions
A subgenre of heavy metal music with influences from grunge and hip-hop, often featuring down-tuned guitars, rapped or shouted vocals, DJ effects, and a strong rhythmic focus.
Examples
“Which nu-metal song has rocked your world this year?”
“Nu metal band Korn is back with a big tour, no-name album.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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