How to Sign "Loud" in American Sign Language (ASL)

Sign "loud" by putting your hand near your mouth, palm out, spreading your fingers, then moving outward while closing them. Sound waves move away from where they start, and this sign shows that. To make it stronger, move your hand with more force and change your face to show how loud it is. The sign works for both real sounds and for describing people who stand out or things that grab attention. When talking about music or places, people who use ASL add facial expressions to show if the loudness is good or bad, matching what they're talking about.