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loudness

[ˈlaʊdnəs]

loudness Definition

  • 1the quality or state of being loud
  • 2the degree to which a sound is loud

Using loudness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loudness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The loudness of the music was hurting my ears.

  • Example

    The loudness of his voice made it difficult to concentrate.

  • Example

    The loudness of the fireworks scared the dog.

loudness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for loudness

Phrases with loudness

  • the subjective impression of how loud a sound seems to a listener

    Example

    The perceived loudness of the music was too high for me.

  • a phenomenon in the music industry where recordings are made louder and louder in order to stand out, resulting in a loss of dynamic range and sound quality

    Example

    The loudness war has been criticized for sacrificing sound quality for volume.

  • a feature on audio equipment that allows the user to adjust the volume of the sound output

    Example

    I had to use the loudness control on my stereo to balance out the bass and treble.

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Summary: loudness in Brief

Loudness [ˈlaʊdnəs] refers to the quality or state of being loud, or the degree to which a sound is loud. It can be measured objectively as sound level, or subjectively as perceived loudness. Examples include 'The loudness of the music was hurting my ears,' and 'The loudness of his voice made it difficult to concentrate.' Loudness extends into phrases like 'perceived loudness,' and 'loudness control,' which adjusts sound output.