English

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Etymology

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Burzum +‎ -esque, after the band Burzum, named for the Black Speech word burzum (darkness), from J. R. R. Tolkien’s fictional language.

Adjective

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Burzumesque (comparative more Burzumesque, superlative most Burzumesque)

  1. (music) similar in style to the black metal band Burzum
    • 1997, Richard Stuart, “Review of Isvind - 'Dark Waters Stir'”, in alt.rock-n-roll.metal.death (Usenet):
      But if, like me, you think the Mayhemesque 'Under A Funeral Moon' and Burzumesque 'Transilvanian Hunger' are Darkthrone's finest moments []
    • 1998, ghaa...@geocities.com, “HELP ME WITH THESE BANDS.......”, in alt.music.black-metal (Usenet):
      Two of the old ones are slow and atmospheric (one is pure acoustic "ballad", other is truly amazing burzumesque piece) []
    • 2000, NivendE, “black doom hybrids”, in alt.music.black-metal (Usenet):
      They used to play Burzumesque BM, but moved on to a Doomy sound.