Associations to the word «Loudness»

Wiktionary

LOUDNESS, noun. The perceptual strength or amplitude of sound pressure, measured in sones or phons
LOUDNESS, noun. The physical strength of the sound pressure level, measured in decibels
LOUDNESS RACE, noun. The public backlash against mastering albums to such an extent that it distorts their sound quality.
LOUDNESS WAR, noun. The music industry's practice of producing louder versions of recorded music by mastering albums to such an extent that it distorts their sound quality.
LOUDNESS WARS, noun. Plural of loudness war

Dictionary definition

LOUDNESS, noun. The magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction); "the kids played their music at full volume".
LOUDNESS, noun. Tasteless showiness.

Wise words

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