Loud music is music that is played at a high volume, often to the point where it disturbs others and/or causes hearing damage. It may include music that is sung live with one or more voices, played with instruments, or broadcast with electronic media, such as radio, CD, or MP3 players.

Playing loud music that can be heard from outside of the property from where it is being played (such as a house, apartment, hotel room, or motor vehicle) is considered to be rude by many people and societies. Among those opposed to the practice, it may result in the loss of respect and possible legal action. But in certain contained settings, such as clubs or concerts, music is often played very loudly, but is viewed as acceptable.

Consequences

Criminal

Many jurisdictions have laws defining loud music as a criminal offense, typically a misdemeanor. The exact definition of what constitutes a loud music violation varies by location, either at a certain volume (measured in decibels) or the distance from the source at which the music can be heard. The time of day is also often a factor in the law, with the restrictions in some places applying only to specified nighttime hours (e.g. 11 PM-7 AM). The amount of effort put forth by law enforcement members in dealing with loud music also varies by location.

Loud music is music played at a volume considered intolerable to others.

Loud Music may also refer to:

See also

"Loud Music" is a single by Michelle Branch originally intended to be the first from her fourth studio album, West Coast Time, but ultimately the album went unreleased. The single was included on The Loud Music Hits EP instead. It was officially released to iTunes on June 10, 2011. It was co-written and produced by British team Jim Irvin and Julian Emery.

Reception

Katherine St. Asaph of PopDust.com gave the song a 3.5 out of 5 and stated that "without the constant hard-rock callouts, "Loud Music" is every bit as good as the rest of Branch’s back catalogue". Amanda Hamsel of PopCrush.com gave it a 4 out of 5 praising the song for its sound, quoting that it "is definitely the kind of song that sounds best, well, loud, with its '80s pop flavor and heavy-on-the-guitar back-track". Victoria Meng of TheCelebrityCafe.com stated that the song is equal in rank to "Everywhere", "All You Wanted", "Goodbye to You", "Are You Happy Now?" and "Breathe" in terms of quality and fun.

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