Djent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒɛnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Djent is a noun meaning (neologism) A style of progressive heavy metal music characterized by rhythmic and technical complexity, and typically featuring heavily distorted, palm-muted guitar chords, syncopated, downtuned riffs, and polyrhythms alongside virtuoso soloing.
Meaning
(neologism) A style of progressive heavy metal music characterized by rhythmic and technical complexity, and typically featuring heavily distorted, palm-muted guitar chords, syncopated, downtuned riffs, and polyrhythms alongside virtuoso soloing.
More Meanings
- (slang) To play a djent riff.
Example Sentences
It may have thirteen strings, but can it Djent?
Be creative in your arrangement for maximum djenting effectiveness.
[…] they later evolved into a progressive technical metal band with elements of mathcore and djent.
A particular meme sees individuals preoccupied with the question "does it djent?", a way of ascertaining the suitability of equipment (Rabea Massaad 2015).
Word Forms
- djents
- djenting
- djented
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include synthdance, darkpsy, post-disco, jodo.
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