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Describing sounds that are low and/or deep

low

adverb

in a deep voice, or with a deep sound

bass

adjective

producing a very low sound

hollow

adjective

a hollow sound is a low sound like something empty being hit

deep

adjective

a deep sound is low

low-pitched

adjective

a low-pitched sound is deep and sometimes difficult to hear

dull

adjective

a dull sound is low and not very clear

heavy

adjective

a heavy noise is deep and low

resonant

adjective

a resonant sound is deep and clear and continues for a long time

low

adjective

used for describing a deep voice or a sound that has a long wavelength

plangent

adjective

a plangent sound is deep, low, and sad

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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