Definition of Loud music
Loud music is music that is played at a high volume, often to the point where it disturbs others and causes hearing damage. It may include music that is sung live, played with musical instruments, or with electronic media, such as Radio broadcasting, CD, MP3 players or even on phones and streaming services.
Playing loud music that can be heard by others in nearby properties is considered rude by many societies in many settings, and may result in loss of respect and legal action under the nuisance ordinance. In certain contained settings, such as nightclubs or concerts, music is often played very loudly, but is viewed as acceptable. Headphones allow loud music to be enjoyed without annoying neighbors, though leakage is an issue with headphones, and the listener will still get hearing damage.
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Questions people ask
Real questions from the Stack Exchange community – follow a link to read the discussion.
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Further reading
- Acoustic Loudspeaker · Wikibooks: Acoustics
- Moving Coil Loudspeaker · Wikibooks: Engineering Acoustics
- Transducers - Loudspeaker · Wikibooks: Engineering Acoustics
Frequently asked questions
What is Loud music?
Loud music is music that is played at a high volume, often to the point where it disturbs others and causes hearing damage.
Sources & credits
- Wikipedia: Loud music – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Chuck Kardous – Public domain