English Explanatory Dictionary

aftertouch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Pressure sensitivity on an electronic synthesizer, allowing the musician to change the tone or sound of a note after it is struck.
  2. A touch (feature or characteristic) added finally or as an afterthought.
  3. A feature in football/soccer games allowing the player to swerve the ball immediately after kicking it.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

aftertouch aftertouches

Etymology

From after- + touch.

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