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noun

Schnarren, Saitenklang

The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.

Examples :

"The violin's twang filled the room during the practice session. "

Das Schnarren der Geige erfüllte den Raum während der Übungsstunde.

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Schnarren, Klang

A particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electric guitars.

Examples :

"The electric guitar's twang filled the small practice room. "

Das Schnarren der E-Gitarre erfüllte den kleinen Übungsraum.

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noun

Akzent, Dialekt

A trace of a regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.

Examples :

"Despite having lived in Canada for 20 years, he still has that Eastern-European twang in his voice."

Obwohl er 20 Jahre in Kanada gelebt hat, hat er immer noch diesen osteuropäischen Akzent in seiner Stimme.

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Schnarren, nasaler Klang

The sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.

Examples :

"Her mother's voice had a distinctive twang, especially when she was excited. "

Die Stimme ihrer Mutter hatte ein ausgeprägtes Schnarren, besonders wenn sie aufgeregt war.

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noun

Beigeschmack, scharfer Geschmack

A sharp, disagreeable taste or flavor.

Examples :

"The pickle had a sharp twang, making my tongue pucker. "

Die Essiggurke hatte einen scharfen Beigeschmack, der meine Zunge zusammenzog.

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verb

Schnalzen, erklingen lassen

To produce or cause to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.

Examples :

"The guitar string twanged loudly as the musician plucked it. "

Die Gitarrensaite schnalzte laut, als der Musiker sie zupfte.

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verb

Schnarren, näseln

To have a nasal sound.

Examples :

"Her voice seemed to twang slightly when she said "y'all." "

Ihre Stimme schien leicht zu schnarren, als sie „y'all“ sagte.

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verb

Einen regionalen oder ausländischen Akzent haben

To have a trace of a regional or foreign accent.

Examples :

"Even though he's lived in New York for years, his voice still twangs with a bit of his native Texan accent. "

Obwohl er seit Jahren in New York lebt, hat seine Stimme immer noch einen leichten texanischen Akzent.

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verb

Zupfen, anzupfen

To play a stringed musical instrument by plucking and snapping.

Examples :

"He started to twang a few chords on his old guitar, trying to remember the song. "

Er begann, ein paar Akkorde auf seiner alten Gitarre zu zupfen und versuchte, sich an das Lied zu erinnern.

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