sibilance
noun
sib·i·lance ˈsi-bə-lən(t)s 
: a sibilant quality or sound
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, the treble shone through clearly but never displayed signs of sibilance or appeared splashy. 
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Martín’s concerto opened with violins, violas and cellos softly drawing bows across their strings, producing a quiet sibilance. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 Cymbals sound shimmery, while things like percussion and vocal sibilance are detailed and clear. Christian De Looper, BGR, 18 Feb. 2022 The balanced armature in the Solaris X is smaller than the driver in Campfire’s original Solaris IEM with a performance that extends high frequencies without sibilance or the fatigue caused by the distortion of upper frequencies. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 June 2021 The midrange brings great clarity to the vocals, while the treble is crisp and defined but without ever straying into sibilance or harshness. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 June 2021 Marciano has long been carrying the frame for lyrically loaded, East Coast Mafioso rap: grime and crime rhymes over throwback, soul-sampling beats, all with his distinct sibilance. Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2019 All this results in a consistently smooth and natural sound—provided the gain level is set correctly for the recording environment—with little hiss or sibilance. Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 19 Nov. 2018 The high end can be a bit sharp with excessive sibilance on some recordings, but that’s my worst complaint. Chris Welch, The Verge, 7 Sep. 2018 See More
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Martín’s concerto opened with violins, violas and cellos softly drawing bows across their strings, producing a quiet sibilance. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 Cymbals sound shimmery, while things like percussion and vocal sibilance are detailed and clear. Christian De Looper, BGR, 18 Feb. 2022 The balanced armature in the Solaris X is smaller than the driver in Campfire’s original Solaris IEM with a performance that extends high frequencies without sibilance or the fatigue caused by the distortion of upper frequencies. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 June 2021 The midrange brings great clarity to the vocals, while the treble is crisp and defined but without ever straying into sibilance or harshness. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 June 2021 Marciano has long been carrying the frame for lyrically loaded, East Coast Mafioso rap: grime and crime rhymes over throwback, soul-sampling beats, all with his distinct sibilance. Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2019 All this results in a consistently smooth and natural sound—provided the gain level is set correctly for the recording environment—with little hiss or sibilance. Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 19 Nov. 2018 The high end can be a bit sharp with excessive sibilance on some recordings, but that’s my worst complaint. Chris Welch, The Verge, 7 Sep. 2018 See More Word History
First Known Use
1823, in the meaning defined above
sibilance
noun
as in sibilant
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- sibilant
- whistle
- zip
- whoosh
- swoosh
- hiss
- wheeze
- sizzle
- fizz
- whish
- whizz
- swish
- whiz