sibilance

noun

sib·​i·​lance ˈsi-bə-lən(t)s 

: a sibilant quality or sound

Examples of sibilance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, things never get out of hand and there isn’t a hint of sibilance. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

While Callahan’s baritone vocals are good and hefty, there’s a bit of undue sibilance in his voice. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026

What about sibilance processing or other dynamic compression? — Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2024

The album’s official versions smooth out some of the buzzy sibilance of the bootlegs, but Hold Onto Me Infinity accommodates lots of tasteful clangs and wubs. — H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above