Example: The distortion in the guitar sound made the song more exciting.
Definition
The distortion in music refers to an effect that alters the original sound of an instrument or voice, often by adding a gritty, fuzzy, or harsh quality, commonly used in electric guitar sounds to create a more exciting and intense auditory experience.
The word "distortion" comes from the Latin 'distortio,' meaning 'a twisting apart.' In music, it evolved to describe the alteration of sound waves that 'twist' the original tone, creating a unique and often expressive effect beloved in genres like rock and metal.
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"The distortion" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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