aftertouch
|af-ter-touch|
🇺🇸
/ˈæf.tɚˌtʌtʃ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːf.təˌtʌtʃ/
pressure sensitivity in keyboards
Etymology
'aftertouch' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'touch', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'touch' meant 'to come into contact with'.
'aftertouch' was coined in the late 20th century with the advent of electronic keyboards.
Initially, it referred to the physical act of touching after an initial contact, but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to electronic music.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feature in electronic keyboards that allows the player to modify the sound by applying pressure to the keys after they have been struck.
The synthesizer's aftertouch feature allows for expressive playing.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 09:36