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The act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding.
"The teacher requested amplifications on Sarah's essay, asking her to add more detail and examples to support her main points. "
The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
"The amplitude of the child's swing showed how high it went on each push. "
To disagree; to fail to agree or harmonize; clash.
"The two politicians were discording loudly about the best way to solve the city's budget problems. "
To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.
"After laughing too hard, she was hiccoughing for several minutes. "
A subgenre of hardcore techno characterised by an intense, distorted kick sound and controversial lyrics or samples.
"The neighbours complained about the loud gabbas music coming from the party all night, with its distorted kicks shaking their windows. "
To crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise; to chink.
"The ice in the glass knacked as I lifted it. "
To make a rattling metallic sound.
"The keys jangled in my pocket as I walked to the bus stop. "
To make a loud, deep, hollow noise like the roar of an angry bull.
"The angry bull bellowed loudly, shaking the entire stable. "
A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
"The piano piece featured a beautiful cord of C, E, and G notes. "
One who honks.
"The frustrated driver behind me was a real honker, laying on his horn at the slightest delay. "
The sound of bells ringing in a harsh, discordant way.
"The jangling bells of the ice cream truck announced its arrival."
(of a flying object such as a bullet) To strike or ricochet with a loud report
"The pebble spanged off the metal trash can as the boy kicked it down the street. "
To hum or buzz.
"The small fan on my desk bombilates softly, providing a little relief from the heat. "
A derisive cry or shout.
"The teacher's announcement elicited a hoot of laughter from the students. "
A device used to control sound volume.
"The sound engineer adjusted the fader to lower the volume of the microphone. "
To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.
"While waiting for the bus, I was overhearing a private phone conversation between two neighbors arguing about their fence. "
To record in advance.
"The band pre-recorded their performance for the school talent show. "
Of, relating to, affecting, or designed for use with two ears.
"The doctor used binaural headphones to better hear the subtle sounds of my heartbeat. "
To cry as cats in heat; to make a harsh, offensive noise.
"The neighbor's cat was caterwauling all night, keeping everyone awake. "
A cry or shout.
"The child let out a joyful scry when he saw his new puppy. "
