Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

progressive metal

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.21 in modern English

Syllables: pro-gres-sive met-al
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

a subgenre of heavy metal with progressive rock influences

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Usage

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Questions

What does progressive metal mean?: a subgenre of heavy metal with progressive rock influences

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