aftertouch

English

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

Etymology

Prefix from English touch.

Origin

English

touch

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