A genre descended from rock music, characterized by massive sound, highly amplified distortion, and overall loudness, often with extended guitar solos, and lyrics that involve aggressive or fantastic imagery.
Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment. (There are many different definitions of what counts as a heavy metal; see Heavy metals for a discussion.)
Great influence or power.
guns or shot of large size.
A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
A low price, especially one under the expected value; chiefly in for a song.
A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal.
An object of derision; a laughing stock.
Poetical composition; poetry; verse.
The distinctive sound that a male bird utters to attract a mate or to protect his territory; contrasts with call; also, similar vocalisations made by female birds.
Any musical composition.
The act or art of singing.