noun
loudness
Loudness (noun) means Strength of sound: how loud it is.
noun
1
Strength of sound: how loud it is.
2
The perceptual strength or amplitude of sound pressure, measured in sones or phons.
3
The physical strength of the sound pressure level, measured in decibels.
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Etymology
From Middle English loudnesse, lowdenesse, from Old English hlūdnes, equivalent to loud + -ness.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of loudness?
"loudness" (noun) means strength of sound: how loud it is.
What are the different meanings of loudness?
"loudness" has 3 main meanings: 1. Strength of sound: how loud it is; 2. The perceptual strength or amplitude of sound pressure, measured in sones or phons; 3. The physical strength of the sound pressure level, measured in decibels.