WORD DETAIL
低音
ていおん
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The sound noun
低音(ていおん) denotes a low pitch or bass range. - Basic usage: A drum's
低音が響く, while低音の声describes a low-pitched voice.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Low pitch and bass voice
- It concerns low pitch, not low loudness or volume.

