Twang: meaning, definitions and examples
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twang
[ twæŋ ]
sound
A sharp, ringing sound produced by the vibration of a taut string or similar object.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The twang of a guitar string filled the room.
- The twang of the bowstring echoed through the forest.
Translations
Translations of the word "twang" in other languages:
🇵🇹 som metálico
🇮🇳 झंकार
🇩🇪 Klimpern
🇮🇩 bunyi berdering
🇺🇦 бренькіт
🇵🇱 brzęk
🇯🇵 チワン
🇫🇷 son métallique
🇪🇸 sonido metálico
🇹🇷 çınlama
🇰🇷 팅 소리
🇸🇦 رنين معدني
🇨🇿 cinkání
🇸🇰 cinkot
🇨🇳 铮铮声
🇸🇮 zvok kovine
🇮🇸 naglahljóð
🇰🇿 шыңылдау
🇬🇪 ჟღერა
🇦🇿 zəng səsi
🇲🇽 sonido metálico
Word origin
The word 'twang' originated in the early 16th century, possibly imitative of the sound itself. It has been used to describe the sharp, ringing sound produced by the vibration of a taut string or similar object. Over the years, 'twang' has become a popular term in music and sound-related contexts, often associated with guitars and other string instruments.