twang

  1. Noun.  An onomatopoeia for the sound of a vibrating string - e.g. of a bow, or a musical instrument.
  2. Noun.  A technical term for a particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electrical guitars.
  3. Noun.  A trace of regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.
  4. Noun.  A sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.
  5. Verb.  To produce a sharp vibrating sound.

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