Symphonic metal is a genre characterized by the fusion of heavy metal music with classical symphonic elements, often featuring lush orchestral arrangements, operatic vocals, and driving rhythms. Emerging in the late 1990s, it evolved from power metal and gothic metal, drawing inspiration from classical music and film scores. The genre's popularity peaked in the 2000s, with its grandiose soundscapes captivating audiences worldwide. Symphonic metal's cultural significance lies in its ability to blend seemingly disparate styles, creating a unique sonic experience that showcases technical musicianship and dramatic storytelling. Distinguishing it from similar styles like power metal and gothic metal are its use of orchestral elements, complex harmonies, and often, the incorporation of folk instruments and choral vocals. This genre's theatricality and bombast have made it a staple of the metal scene, appealing to fans of classical music and heavy metal alike.

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