Definitions
- Describing a low, continuous sound made by machinery, electronics, or insects. - Referring to the sound of people talking in the background. - Talking about the sound of a musical instrument or voice.
- Describing a low, continuous sound made by machinery, engines, or vibrating strings. - Referring to the sound of a beating heart or pulsing blood. - Talking about the sound of a drum or percussion instrument.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe low, continuous sounds.
- 2Both can be used to describe sounds made by machinery or instruments.
- 3Both can be used to describe sounds that are felt as well as heard.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Thrum is often used to describe a more intense or powerful sound than hum.
- 2Source: Hum is often used to describe sounds made by electronics or insects, while thrum is often used to describe sounds made by machinery or engines.
- 3Connotation: Hum has a neutral or pleasant connotation, while thrum can have a more ominous or foreboding connotation.
- 4Usage: Hum is more commonly used in everyday language, while thrum is less common and may be more specific to certain contexts.
Remember this!
Hum and thrum both describe low, continuous sounds, but they differ in their origin, intensity, source, connotation, and usage. Hum is a more neutral term that can describe a variety of sounds, including those made by electronics, insects, or voices. Thrum, on the other hand, is often used to describe more intense sounds made by machinery or engines, and can have a more ominous connotation.
