Loudness

Pronunciation: /ˈɫaʊdˈnɛs/

Loudness (noun)

  1. How strong or intense a sound is, often judged by how much it can be heard.
  2. The level of volume of a sound, especially when comparing different recordings or speakers.
  3. A measured value that describes how intense a sound is, used in studies of hearing and sound.

Examples

  • The loudness of the engine surprised me.
  • Her voice had great loudness in the hall.