loud music

[/laʊd ˈmjuːzɪk/]

noun

música alta

1. music played at a high volume or intensity

The neighbors complained about the loud music coming from the party.

Os vizinhos reclamaram da música alta vinda da festa.

2. music characterized by high decibel levels or amplified sound

He enjoys loud music at rock concerts.

Ele gosta de música alta em shows de rock.

NYC Slang

bump; bumping music

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

música alta

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

música alta; som alto

both terms are used interchangeably

São Paulo

música alta; música pesada

música pesada often refers to loud rock or heavy music

Portugal

música alta; música em volume elevado

more formal usage in Portugal

crank up the music

turn the volume up

blast the music

música para acordar os mortos (Portuguese idiom: music loud enough to wake the dead)

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