crisp sound

[/krɪsp saʊnd/]
nounpl: crisp sounds
som nítido, som seco, som cristalino
1. A clear, sharp, and distinct sound that is bright and well-defined, without murkiness or distortion
The crisp sound of the microphone picked up every detail of the speaker's voice.
O som nítido do microfone captou cada detalhe da voz do palestrante.
2. A short, snappy auditory sensation that is clean and precise
The crisp sound of leaves crunching underfoot echoed through the forest.
O som seco das folhas estalando sob os pés ecoou pela floresta.
3. High-quality audio reproduction with excellent clarity and minimal background noise
This speaker delivers a crisp sound that makes music enjoyable.
Este alto-falante oferece um som cristalino que torna a música agradável.
In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's music and technology sectors, 'som nítido' is preferred in technical contexts. The phrase reflects the growing importance of audio quality in consumer electronics and streaming services. In the USA, especially in NYC, audio enthusiasts use 'crisp sound' to describe high-fidelity equipment, while in Portugal the term emphasizes clarity in communication technology contexts.
NYC Slang
clean sound, tight sound
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sharp soundclear sounddistinct soundsnappy soundbright soundclean sound
Antonyms / Antônimos
muffled sounddull soundmuted soundmurky sounddistorted soundmuddy sound

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
som nítido, som cristalino
Most common usage across all Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
som limpo
Regional colloquial variation emphasizing cleanliness of sound
São Paulo
som seco, som preciso
Technical and commercial usage, especially in audio/music industry
Portugal
som claro, som nítido
European Portuguese uses 'claro' more frequently than 'cristalino'

Related Words

acoustic qualityaudio claritysound definitionauditory perceptionresonancetone quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

crisp as a bell
sound as clear as day
crystal clear sound
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