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crunchiness

crunchiness

4.6
A slightly distorted, gritty sound in music that feels sharp
  • noun
  • /ˈkrʌntʃiˌnəs/
  • Specialized
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  • 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
43 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
4 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
raspiness
vscrunchiness
7.1

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

is slightly distorted and gives a sharp biting tone
fuzzing
vscrunchiness
  • Specialized
7.2

An effect that makes electric guitars sound rough and warm

is gritier and sharper rather than warm and coarse distortion

Antonyms

smoothness
1 2.6

How something works without pauses or problems

How Gritty

crunchiness
  • Specialized
4.6
distortion
  • Specialized
53 6.7
edge
159 6.7
warmth
90 1.0
clarity
30 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.