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crunchiness

1 4.6

A slightly distorted, gritty sound in music that feels sharp

noun
/ˈkrʌntʃiˌnəs/

Specialized

: distorsión

The guitarist adjusted the amp settings to add more crunchiness to the solo.

Examples

Producers often seek a certain crunchiness in rock music to make the sound more energetic.
That old speaker gives the music a unique crunchiness that some people really enjoy.
The crunchiness of the guitar effects added depth to the song.
Did you notice the crunchiness in that track?
Producers often seek a certain crunchiness in rock music to make the sound more energetic.
The guitarist adjusted the amp settings to add more crunchiness to the solo.
That old speaker gives the music a unique crunchiness that some people really enjoy.

Synonyms

crunch

vscrunchiness

40 1.3

A loud, sharp sound made when you bite or step on something

is an audio quality of distorted grit, not a physical loud chewing noise

rasp

vscrunchiness

5 7.1

A harsh, grating sound often heard in a voice

is a slight distortion giving a sharp biting tone

graininess

vscrunchiness

1 6.4

A rough or not smooth texture caused by many small pieces

focuses on slight audio grit that creates a sharp biting sound

fuzzing

vscrunchiness

Specialized

1 7.2

An effect that makes electric guitars sound rough and warm

is gritier and sharper rather than warm and coarse distortion

raspiness

vscrunchiness

1 7.1

A rough, harsh sound in a person's voice, often after a cold

is slightly distorted and gives a sharp biting tone

Antonyms

smoothness

4 2.6

How something works without pauses or problems

How Gritty

crunchiness

Specialized

1 4.6

distortion

Specialized

6 6.7

edge

6 6.7

warmth

121 1.0

clarity

7 2.7

Surface Forms

crunchiness singular

crunchinesses plural

Morphology

crunchiness = crunchy (semi-transparent) = crunch + y + ness

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'crunchy' by adding the suffix '-ness'.

Etymology

Crunchiness comes from the verb crunch, which copies the sharp sound of biting or breaking. So when music has crunchiness it means a 'sharp, biting' or slightly rough sound that gives the music extra energy.