1. the act of vigorously shaking one's head back and forth, typically in rhythm with loud rock or metal music
Usage: informal; commonly associated with rock and heavy metal music culture

1. relating to or characterized by headbanging; describing music or a performance style that encourages vigorous head movement
Usage: informal; used to describe rock or metal music with a heavy, rhythmic beat

Examples

• The crowd was headbanging during the heavy metal concert.
• Headbanging is a popular way for fans to express their enthusiasm at rock shows.
• The band's headbanging music got the entire audience moving.
• He injured his neck from excessive headbanging at the festival.
• The guitarist encouraged headbanging with an energetic performance.
• Headbanging has become an iconic part of metal music culture.