Pronunciation: /twæŋ/
noun a strong regional accent in speech
A1 I heard a twang when the guitar string broke.
A2 The twang of the banjo filled the air at the country fair.
B1 The twang in his voice revealed his Southern accent.
B2 The twang of the sitar added a unique sound to the band's music.
C1 The twang of the bow against the strings created a beautiful resonance in the orchestra.
C2 Her twangy voice was instantly recognizable on the radio.
verb to cause to make a twang
A1 She twanged the guitar strings to make music.
A2 He twanged the rubber band and it snapped.
B1 The cowboy twanged his lasso to catch the runaway calf.
B2 The musician twanged the banjo with skill and precision.
C1 The skilled archer twanged the bowstring and hit the bullseye.
C2 The expert guitarist twanged the strings with effortless grace.
formal The musician played the guitar with a distinctive twang that resonated throughout the concert hall.
informal I love the twang of a banjo in bluegrass music.
slang Her voice had a twang that reminded me of home.
figurative There was a twang of sadness in her voice as she spoke about her lost pet.
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