What is twang

1. What does twang mean in slang?
2. What is twang in country music?
3. What does a twang sound like?
4. Is twang a good thing?

What does twang mean in slang?

1a : nasal speech or resonance. b : the characteristic speech of a region, locality, or group of people. 2 : a harsh quick ringing sound like that of a plucked banjo string.

What is twang in country music?

Twang is an onomatopoeia originally used to describe the sound of a vibrating bow string after the arrow is released. ... A high frequency singing sound especially affected by country singers.

What does a twang sound like?

Twang as a sound is the sharp, bright, carrying quality heard in, for example, the laugh of a cartoon witch, some Glaswegian or American accents, a duck, or even a screaming child. It can be more or less distinct, but it helps give 'focus' or 'ring' to a sound.

Is twang a good thing?

Using some twang has several benefits. It helps you to close your vocal cords so you will have a more clear sound (less breathy sound). It also helps to sing in the higher range of your voice and it adds volume to your voice. ... Some singers find it difficult to make the twang sound.