pop metal

noun

A variation of heavy metal which features prominent pop music elements such as catchy hooks and anthemic choruses.

Meanings

nounpop metal (uncountable)

alternative pop-metal

  1. uncountableentertainmentA variation of heavy metal which features prominent pop music elements such as catchy hooks and anthemic choruses.
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