Enter the word for search

twanginess

Translations

twanginessnoun
twanginesses
pl
Abstract noun denoting the quality of having a twang; generally uncountable but occasionally countable.
nasalitéEn parlant de la voix, du timbre ou d’un son de musique.
The twanginess of the banjo gave the song a lively, rustic feel.
La nasalité du banjo donnait à la chanson une ambiance vive et rustique.
Additional translations
nasillementRare ; pour un son bref et nasillard, ou le degré de cette résonance.
Synonyms
nasality
nasalness
nasal tone
nasal resonance
tanginess
tartness
sharpness
resonance
twang

Definitions

twanginessnoun
The quality or characteristic of producing a sharp, nasal, vibrating sound, especially in speech or music.
The twanginess of the banjo gave the song a lively, rustic feel.
An instance or degree of such a twanging sound.
Several sudden twanginesses echoed through the hall as he plucked the loose strings.
OverviewPhrasesExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong