speed metal

speed met·al

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [speed met-l]
- /spid ˈmɛt l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [speed met-l]
- /spid ˈmɛt l/

Definitions of speed metal words

noun speed metal a style of heavy-metal music typically played at extremely fast tempos. 1
noun speed metal a style of heavy-metal rock music that emphasizes fast tempos, jolting rhythms, limited harmonic development, anguished and rebellious lyrics, etc. 0

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Origin of speed metal

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90

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Parts of speech for Speed metal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

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speed metal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

speed metal usage trend in Literature

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