Hard
Example: De muziek klinkt hard tijdens het feest vanavond.
Definition
"Hard" in music describes a sound that is loud, intense, or forceful, often creating a strong impact or presence during a performance or recording. For example, "De muziek klinkt hard" means the music sounds loud and powerful at the party.
Etymology
The word "hard" comes from the Old English 'heard', meaning firm, solid, or severe. In Dutch, it retained similar meanings and evolved to describe intensity or loudness in music. Did you know? The sense of 'hard' in music captures the forceful quality that can make sounds stand out vividly.
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"Hard" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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