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Meaning of progressive metal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

a subgenre of heavy metal with progressive rock influences

uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi progressiivinen metalli
Français metal progressif
Italiano progressive metal
Português metal progressivo

Examples

“The “progressive metal” movement began in the 1990s with the group Dream Theater.”
“In 1988 they reached their true breakthrough both as a progressive metal band and as a commercial force with Operation Mindcrime, a concept album whose progressive elements were supplemented by symphonic arrangements played by a live orchestra.”
“Formed in 1987 by guitarist Kevin Heidbreder and bassist John Emery, St. Louis' Anacrusis grew from a talented thrash outfit to one of the most highly respected progressive metal bands in the United States.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy progressive overload progressive rap progressive rock progressive sclerosing poliodystrophy progressive stack

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