Aftertouch

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌtʌtʃ/

Definitions of aftertouch

noun a feature on electronic musical instruments that allows players to change the sound of a note after it has been struck

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about aftertouch in my beginner piano class.

A2 The aftertouch feature on my keyboard allows me to control the volume.

B1 Aftertouch is an important aspect of playing a musical instrument like a synthesizer.

B2 Musicians often use aftertouch to add expression to their performances.

C1 The aftertouch sensitivity on my MIDI controller can be adjusted to suit my playing style.

C2 Mastering aftertouch control takes practice and skill to achieve a professional level of performance.

Examples of aftertouch in a Sentence

formal The musician used aftertouch to add expression to the piano performance.

informal I love playing around with aftertouch on my MIDI controller.

slang Aftertouch is like magic for enhancing the sound of a synthesizer.

figurative In life, sometimes we need a bit of aftertouch to add depth to our experiences.

Grammatical Forms of aftertouch

• past tense: aftertouched
• plural: aftertouches
• comparative: more aftertouch
• superlative: most aftertouch
• present tense: aftertouch
• future tense: will aftertouch
• perfect tense: has aftertouched
• continuous tense: is aftertouching
• singular: aftertouch
• positive degree: aftertouch
• infinitive: to aftertouch
• gerund: aftertouching
• participle: aftertouched

Origin and Evolution of aftertouch

First Known Use: 1970 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'aftertouch' originated in the field of music technology to describe a feature on electronic musical instruments.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the pressure sensitivity feature on electronic keyboards that allows players to control parameters like volume or pitch after a key has been struck, 'aftertouch' has since been adopted in other industries to refer to similar pressure-sensitive functions.