Word: attack
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: at
tack
Definition: The amount of time it takes for the volume of an audio signal to go from zero to maximum level (e.g. an audio waveform representing a snare drum hit would feature a very fast attack, whereas that of a wave washing to shore would feature a slow attack).
Morphemes:
Affix: attack
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The amount of time it takes for the volume of an audio signal to go from zero to maximum level (e.g. an audio waveform representing a snare drum hit would feature a very fast attack, whereas that of a wave washing to shore would feature a slow attack).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: attaque
Language: fr
Decoded: attaque
PoS: Noun
Meaning: onset of a syllable