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Twanging: meaning, definitions and examples

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twanging

 

[ หˆtwรฆล‹ษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

musical sound

Twanging refers to a sharp, vibrating sound, often associated with stringed instruments. It can also describe the quality of sound produced when a string is plucked or struck. This term is frequently used in the context of music genres that feature strong stringed instruments.

Synonyms

resonance, ring, twang.

Examples of usage

  • The twanging of the guitar filled the room.
  • She loved the twanging sound of the banjo.
  • His voice had a twanging quality that reminded me of country music.
Context #2 | Verb

producing sound

To twang means to produce a sharp sound, typically by plucking a string or similar object. It can also refer to the action of a string being pulled tight and then released, creating a quick, vibrating noise.

Synonyms

pluck, snap, strum.

Examples of usage

  • He loves to twang the strings of his guitar.
  • She twanged the rubber band to get their attention.
  • The bass player twanged a note intentionally.

Translations

Translations of the word "twanging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น som estridente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคตเคพเค‚เค—เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnarren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suara bergetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ„ใƒฏใƒณใ‚ฎใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท son vibrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonido vibrante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titreme sesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–จ๋ฆผ ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช ุงู‡ุชุฒุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvuk vibracรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvuk vibrรกcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขค้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vibrirajoฤ zvok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ titringur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดาฏั€ัั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™mษ™ sษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonido vibrante

Etymology

The word 'twang' originates from the Old English 'twanian', meaning to make a sharp or ringing sound. Over time, it evolved through Middle English as 'twangen', used to describe the sound of a stringed instrument. The term has been employed in various contexts, especially in music, where it typically refers to the distinctive sounds produced by plucking or striking strings. The association of 'twang' with the twanging of guitars and similar instruments became particularly prominent in folk and country music genres, giving it a cultural connotation. This sound has been defined by its sharpness and resonance, and as musical styles evolved over centuries, 'twanging' became widely recognized in contemporary vernacular to describe both musical and vocal qualities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,193, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.