ACT Englisch und Weltwissen - Klang und Größe

a sharp and piercing sound, typically from music, a horn, or other sources, often characterized by its intensity and lack of subtlety

Getöse

a distinct and repetitive sound characterized by rapid and sharp vibrations, often caused by objects shaking or moving loosely

Rasseln

a sudden, high-pitched cry or scream that is sharp and piercing in nature

Schrei

a continuous, low, vibrating sound, often rhythmic or steady in nature

Dröhnen

the gentle and rhythmic sound produced by liquid flowing or moving through a narrow passage, often with a bubbling or murmuring quality

Gurgeln

a sharp sound made by metal objects hitting each other or a hard surface

Klang

the sharp, popping sound produced by the rapid expansion or combustion of materials, often associated with fire or heating

Knacken

a deep, loud, and resonant sound, often produced by a human or an animal, conveying strength or intensity

Brülleri

a high-pitched, squeaking sound, typically produced by something wooden or metallic when under pressure or movement

Knarren

a noisy argument or activity

Lärm

the rhythm or flow of sound in speech or music, often characterized by the rise and fall of pitch and the length of syllables or notes

Kadenz

the perceived highness or lowness of a sound, determined by the frequency of the sound waves

Tonhöhe

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

Rhythmus

to resound or echo with a deep, prolonged sound, often creating a lasting impression or effect

widerhallen

to produce a discordant, harsh, and ringing sound, typically caused by the clashing or rattling of metallic objects

schellen

overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way

grandios

incredibly small in size

winzig

much smaller than what is normal

diminutiv

extremely large in size or extent

gigantisch

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorm

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

hoch

too small to be seen with the naked eye

mikroskopisch

larger than the standard or usual size

überdimensioniert

extremely large, heavy, or solid

massiv

not impressive, significant, or noteworthy in appearance, size, or manner

unauffällig

much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual form

miniatur

the measurable size of phenomena such as distance, mass, speed, luminosity, etc. based on quantitative scale

Magnitude

to expand or become swollen with air or gas

aufblasen

to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated

entleeren

to become smaller, narrower, or tighter

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