Symphonic metal
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| Symphonic metal | |
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| Stylistic origins | NWOBHM, symphonic rock, progressive metal, neo-classical metal, gothic metal, power metal, baroque rock, classical music. |
| Cultural origins | mid-late 1990s, Continental Europe (mainly Scandinavia and the Netherlands) (this regards symphonic metal proper; for symphonic variations on other styles of metal, especially extreme metal, the cultural origins are in late 1980s-early to mid 1990s in Switzerland and Scandinavia) |
| Typical instruments | Vocals − Guitar - Bass - Keyboards - Piano - Drums - Violin - other acoustic and electronic instruments - occasionally backing choirs |
| Mainstream popularity | Almost mainstream in parts of Europe, moderately large cult following elsewhere. |
| Fusion genres | |
| Symphonic power metal Symphonic gothic metal Symphonic black metal Cello metal |
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Symphonic metal is a genre that combines heavy metal with symphonic music.
