twang

A noun referring to a sharp, vibrating sound, such as that made by a plucked string, or to a distinctive nasal quality in speech characteristic of certain regional dialects.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее резкий вибрирующий звук, например, от щипка струны, или характерный гнусавый оттенок речи, свойственный некоторым региональным диалектам.esSustantivo que designa un sonido agudo y vibrante, como el de una cuerda pulsada, o un timbre nasal característico del habla en ciertos dialectos regionales.frBruit sec et vibrant, comme celui produit par une corde pincée, ou qualité de voix nasillarde et perçante, caractéristique de certains accents régionaux.deSubstantiv, das einen scharfen, vibrierenden Klang bezeichnet, etwa beim Zupfen einer Saite, oder einen näselnden Beiklang der Stimme, wie er für manche regionalen Dialekte typisch ist.ptSubstantivo que designa um som agudo e vibrante, como o produzido ao se pinçar a corda de um instrumento, ou um timbre nasalado e característico de certos falares regionais.zh名词，指拨弦等发出的短促而带鼻音的振动声，也指某些方言中特有的鼻音腔调或口音。arاسم يدل على صوت رنين حاد مهتز يصدر من نقر وتر آلة موسيقية، أو على نبرة خيشومية مميزة في الكلام ترتبط ببعض اللهجات الإقليمية.

1. Sharp vibrating sound B2 formal

   A sharp, ringing sound produced by a plucked string or a similar vibration.

   • The twang of a guitar string filled the room.
   • He heard the twang of a bowstring as the arrow was released.
   • The twang of a spring echoed in the old clock.

   ruРезкий вибрирующий звукessonido vibrante y agudofrSon vibrant et secdeScharfer vibrierender KlangptSom vibrante agudozh尖锐的颤音arصوت رنين حاد مهتز

   المرادفات: clangjanglepingplunkresonanceringvibrationzing

2. Nasal speech quality B2 informal

   A distinctive nasal quality in a person's voice, often associated with certain regional dialects.

   • She spoke with a slight Southern twang.
   • His voice had a noticeable twang from his rural upbringing.
   • The actor adopted a twang to sound more authentic for the role.

   ruГнусавостьesgangueo nasalfrNasalitédeNäselnptVoz anasaladazh鼻音arخُنّة الأنف في الكلام

   المرادفات: nasalitynasalization

• twangs plural form
• twangs' possessive plural form
• twang's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the act of producing a sharp, vibrating sound, typically from a plucked string or a nasal tone of voice.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия по издаванию резкого вибрирующего звука, обычно от защипывания струны или носового тона голоса.esVerbo que describe la acción de producir un sonido agudo y vibrante, generalmente al pulsar una cuerda, o un tono nasal en la voz.frVerbe décrivant l'action de produire un son aigu et vibrant, généralement en pinçant une corde ou en parlant avec un ton nasal.deVerb, das beschreibt, einen scharfen, vibrierenden Ton zu erzeugen, meist durch Zupfen einer Saite oder durch einen näselnden Klang der Stimme.ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de emitir um som vibrante e agudo, geralmente produzido ao dedilhar uma corda ou por um tom nasal da voz.zh动词，指弹拨琴弦等发出短促的颤动声，也指说话带鼻音。arفعل يُستعمل لوصف إصدار صوت رنيني حادٍّ مرتجّ، غالبًا عند نقر وتر آلة موسيقية أو عند الكلام بصوت أنفيّ خفيف.

1. Cause to sound with a twang B2 informal

   To make a sharp, ringing sound, like that of a plucked string.

   • He twanged the guitar string loudly.
   • The bow twanged as the archer released the arrow.
   • She twanged the rubber band to get his attention.

   ruИздавать резкий звукeshacer sonar con un tañidofrFaire vibrer avec un son sec et pincédeEinen scharfen, schwingenden Ton erzeugenptFazer soar com um som metálicozh发出拨弦声arإحداث رنين حاد

   المرادفات: pickpluckstrumthrum

2. Sound with a twang B2 informal

   To produce a sharp, vibrating sound.

   • The wire twanged when it snapped.
   • The banjo twanged merrily during the song.
   • The spring twanged as the door slammed shut.

   ruЗвенеть с резким звукомesproducir un sonido vibrante y agudofrProduire un son vibrant et aigudeMit scharfem Klang schwingenptSoar com som estridentezh发出拨弦声arإصدار صوت رنين حاد مهتز

   المرادفات: clangjangleresoundreverberateringvibrate

3. Twitch or throb with pain C1 informal medical

   To experience a sudden, sharp, localized pain or spasm.

   • His injured knee twanged with every step.
   • The muscle in her back twanged painfully.
   • He felt a twang of pain in his shoulder.

   ruДёргаться от болиessentir un dolor punzantefrÉlancerdeVor Schmerz zuckenptLatejar de dorzh抽痛arالوخز بالألم

   المرادفات: achesmartstingthrobtwingetwitch

4. Pluck strings of an instrument B2 formal art

   To pull and release the strings of a musical instrument to produce a sound.

   • The musician twanged the strings of his sitar.
   • She twanged the harp gently.
   • He twanged the bass guitar during the solo.

   ruБренчатьesPulsar las cuerdas de un instrumentofrPincer les cordes d'un instrumentdeSaiten zupfenptDedilharzh拨弦arالعزف بالنقر على الأوتار

   المرادفات: pickplucksnapstrumthrum

5. Pronounce with a nasal twang C1 informal

   To speak with a sharp, nasal tone or accent.

   • She twanged her words in a strong Southern accent.
   • He twanged his vowels when he spoke.
   • The actor twanged his lines to sound like a cowboy.

   ruГнусавитьesPronunciar con tono nasalfrPrononcer avec un ton nasillarddeNäselnptFalar com voz anasaladazh带鼻音说话arالتَكَلُّم بِغُنَّة

• twanged past participle
• twanged past simple
• twanging present participle
• twangs third person singular