distortion effect
[dɪˈstɔːrʃən ɪˈfɛkt]
nounpl: distortion effects
efeito de distorção
1. An audio or visual effect that alters or warps the original signal, sound, or image by introducing non-linear changes that create a rougher, grainier, or more aggressive quality
The guitarist used a distortion effect pedal to create a heavy metal sound.
O guitarrista usou um pedal de efeito de distorção para criar um som de heavy metal.
2. In music production, a deliberate modification of an audio signal that adds harmonic content and creates a more intense or aggressive tone
Adding a distortion effect to the vocals gave them a raw, edgy character.
Adicionar um efeito de distorção aos vocais deu a eles um caráter bruto e afiado.
3. In visual media, an effect that warps, stretches, or deforms images or video footage
The distortion effect in the film's dream sequence made everything appear surreal.
O efeito de distorção na sequência de sonho do filme fez tudo parecer surrealista.
Distortion effects are central to rock, metal, and punk music cultures in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, distortion is particularly prominent in Brazilian rock (rock brasileiro) and heavy metal scenes. In the USA, distortion effects became iconic through 1960s rock pioneers and are fundamental to genres like grunge and metal. The term is used universally among musicians, producers, and audio engineers across both cultures.
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