Het volume
Example: Het volume van de muziek staat te hoog in de kamer.
Definition
"Het volume" in music refers to the loudness or intensity of sound produced or played. It indicates how soft or loud the music sounds, such as when someone says, 'Het volume van de muziek staat te hoog in de kamer,' meaning the music is too loud in the room.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het volume" originates from the Latin word 'volumen,' which originally meant a roll or scroll of writing. Over time, it evolved to describe the amount of space something occupies or the loudness of sound. Did you know? The concept of volume shifted from physical dimensions to sound intensity as technology and music developed.
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"Het volume" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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