stridency

Other forms: stridencies

Definitions of stridency
  1. noun
    having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound
    synonyms: shrillness, stridence
    see moresee less
    type of:
    quality, timber, timbre, tone
    (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘stridency'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family