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beauty and the beast

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Two individuals, usually but not necessarily romantically involved, one of whom is considerably more attractive than the other.

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2. noun

An aesthetic in heavy metal, etc. that contrasts "angelic" female vocals with (usually male, but sometimes also female as in Spiritbox, Faetooth, etc.) growls or aggressive singing.

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