untrained ear

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Refers to someone who is not able to judge the quality of music or sounds well.

untrainedADJECTIVE + NOUN

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ear

Examples (10)

  • To the untrained ear, the two violinists sounded identical.
  • The subtle differences in pitch are often missed by an untrained ear.
  • Even to an untrained ear, it was obvious that the singer was out of tune.
  • The complex rhythms of jazz can be difficult for an untrained ear to follow.
  • She has a talent for picking out harmonies that an untrained ear wouldn't notice.
  • The recording sounds professional, but an untrained ear might not catch the minor flaws.
  • Many modern compositions sound like noise to the untrained ear.
  • With practice, you can develop your untrained ear to recognize different musical intervals.
  • The nuances of the local dialect are almost impossible for an untrained ear to distinguish.
  • He explained the technical aspects of the symphony so that even an untrained ear could appreciate it.