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- phrase Two individuals, usually but not necessarily romantically involved, where one is perceived to be considerably more attractive than the other.
- phrase music An
aesthetic inheavy metal , etc. thatcontrasts "angelic "female vocals withmale growls oraggressive singing.
Etymologies
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From the traditional fairy tale. See Beauty and the Beast at Wikipedia.
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