To amplify
Example: The singer used a microphone to amplify her voice on stage.
Definition
"To amplify" means to increase the volume, strength, or intensity of sound, especially in a musical context. It involves making a sound louder or more powerful, often using electronic equipment like microphones or speakers to enhance the original audio.
Etymology
The verb "to amplify" comes from the Latin word 'amplificare,' where 'amplus' means 'large' or 'ample' and 'facere' means 'to make.' Did you know that the word originally referred to making something larger or more extensive, which perfectly fits its modern use in music to make sounds bigger and louder?
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"To amplify" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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