loudness

noun

loud·​ness ˈlau̇d-nəs How to pronounce loudness (audio)
: the attribute of a sound that determines the magnitude of the auditory sensation produced and that primarily depends on the amplitude of the sound wave involved

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Saying the quiet part out loud has given way to a general loudness. Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025 These early models featured an automatic rake attachment (much like the Pet Zone Smart Scoop box, below) but had problems with reliability and loudness. Molly Higgins, WIRED, 3 Mar. 2025 The guidance reads: If all programs and commercials were produced at a consistent average loudness, and if the loudness of the mix is preserved through the production, distribution, and delivery chain, listeners would not be subjected to annoying changes in loudness within and between programs. Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025 The living room wall is checkered with yellows, reds, blues and pinks, while a brick wall for the fireplace helps tone down the loudness of color that echoes throughout. Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loudness

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loudness was before the 12th century

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“Loudness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loudness. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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