loudness

A subjective term for the sensation of the intensity of a sound While intensity is a primary factor in the perception of loudness, it also is affected by frequency and duration of the stimulus

An equalization circuit used in some head units that progressively emphasizes low frequencies and sometimes high frequencies as volume is reduced; can be switchable (on, off), adjustable or automatic

The subjective sensation of the effect of amplitude or intensity It is determined partly by the number of auditory nerve fibers activated by the sound wave and partly by the number of impulses carried by each fiber The unit of measurement of subjective loudness is the sone

Physiological measure of amplitude of a sound wave; heard loudness depends on the pitch and tone color as well as amplitude

The loudness function boosts low frequencies, usually most useful at low volume levels

The amount of sound perceived by a listener; a perceptual quantity that can only be assessed with an auditory system

Perceived volume Loudness can be deceiving For example, adding distortion will make a given volume level seem louder than it actually is

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Subjective sensation of the effect of amplitude or intensity It is determined partly by the number of auditory nerve fibers activated by the sound wave and partly by the number of impulses carried by each fiber The unit of measurement of subjective loudness is the "sone "

A listener's auditory impression of the strength of a sound The average deviation above and below the static value due to sound wave is called sound pressure The energy expended during the sound wave vibration is called intensity and is measured in intensity units Loudness is the physical resonance to sound pressure and intensity

The sensation that depends principally on the intensity of sound waves reaching the ear

the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction); "the kids played their music at full volume"

= The subjective judgment of intensity of a sound by humans Loudness depends upon the sound pressure and frequency of the stimulus Over much of the frequency range it takes about a threefold increase in sound pressure (a tenfold increase in acoustical energy, or, 10 dB) to produce a doubling of loudness

The human ranking of an auditory sensation, usually in terms ranging from soft to loud, expressed in sones (not in deciBels)

Attribute of auditory sensation corresponding to intensity Sounds can be ordered on a loudness scale from quiet to loud

{i} condition or quality of being loud; noisiness; vociferousness; vulgarity, poor taste

- Boosts the very high and very low frequency sounds at lower volume levels to give a natural sound balance

The quality or state of being loud

– 1) How loud something sounds to the ear 2) Causing equal volume changes at all frequency ranges including frequency response changes at lower operating levels to compensate for the Fletcher Munson effect

The relative volume level of sound See Section 1 9

Another term for volume

The attribute of auditory sensation in terms of which sounds may be ordered on a scale extending form soft to loud

perception or psychological impression of the intensity of sound It is determined partly by the number of auditory nerve fibers activated by the sound wave and partly by the number of impulses carried by each fiber The unit of measurement of subjective loudness is the "sone "

Subjective assessment of the "strength" of a sound, which depends on its pressure, frequency, and the timbre; loudness may be expressed in sones

Boosts low frequencies Useful at low volumes but most loudness circuits can cut off an unacceptable amount of treble

A signal processing feature which compensates for the human ear's deficiencies at various listening levels 1

The perception of the strength or weakness of a sound wave resulting from the amount of pressure produced Sound waves that have more intensity or larger variations in air pressure produce louder sounds Low-intensity sound waves with smaller fluctuations in air pressure produce quieter sounds Loudness is not to be confused with amplitude Loudness refers to the human perception of sound; amplitude refers to quantifiable measurements of air pressure variations

loudness race

The public backlash against mastering albums to such an extent that it distorts their sound quality

loudness war

The practice of music industry to produce louder versions of recorded music by mastering albums to such an extent that it distorts their sound quality

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Of a person, event, etc, non-subtle, brash

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Of a colour, clothing, etc, having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns

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Of a sound, of great intensity

Turn that music down, it's too loud.

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{s} having a high volume; noisy; blatant; vulgar, ostentatious; offensive

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{a} noisy, sounding, clamorous, turbulent

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Clamorous; boisterous

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used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the forte passages in the composition"

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Of a person, event, etc, noisy

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disapproval If you describe something, especially a piece of clothing, as loud, you dislike it because it has very bright colours or very large, bold patterns which look unpleasant. He liked to shock with his gold chains and loud clothes = garish

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Of a person, event, etc, non-subtle, irrevelant

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If you tell someone something loud and clear, you are very easily understood, either because your voice is very clear or because you express yourself very clearly. Lisa's voice comes through loud and clear The message is a powerful one, and I hope it will be heard loud and clear by the tobacco industry

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with relatively high volume; "the band played loudly"; "she spoke loudly and angrily"; "he spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him"; "cried aloud for help"

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With loudness; loudly

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characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity; "a group of loud children"; "loud thunder"; "her voice was too loud"; "loud trombones"

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If a noise is loud, the level of sound is very high and it can be easily heard. Someone or something that is loud produces a lot of noise. Suddenly there was a loud bang His voice became harsh and loud The band was starting to play a fast, loud number. amazingly loud discos. quiet Loud is also an adverb. She wonders whether Paul's hearing is OK because he turns the television up very loud. + loudly loud·ly His footsteps echoed loudly in the tiled hall. + loudness loud·ness The students began to enter the classroom and Anna was startled at their loudness

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Emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united effort

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for crying out loud: see cry

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in a loud manner, with a loud sound, loudly

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Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder

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If you say or read something out loud, you say it or read it so that it can be heard, rather than just thinking it. Even Ford, who seldom smiled, laughed out loud a few times He began to read out loud

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If someone is loud in their support for or criticism of something, they express their opinion very often and in a very strong way. Mr Adams' speech yesterday was very loud in condemnation of the media Mr Jones received loud support from his local community. + loudly loud·ly Mac talked loudly in favour of the good works done by the Church

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Tom and I both shouted as loudly as we could. - Both Tom and I shouted as loudly as we could.

Tom spoke loudly enough for everybody to hear. - Tom spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear.

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tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"

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