Zacht
Example: De muziek klinkt zacht en kalmerend in de kamer.
Definition
"Zacht" is an adverb used in music to describe sounds that are gentle, soft, and soothing. It indicates that the music plays with low volume and a calm, mellow tone, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
Etymology
The Dutch word "zacht" originates from the Old Dutch term 'zacht,' meaning soft or gentle. It shares roots with the German word 'sanft' and English 'soft,' all tracing back to the Proto-Germanic '*samftaz.' Did you know that "zacht" has retained its meaning of softness for centuries, perfectly fitting musical contexts where gentleness is key?
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"Zacht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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