Reverberation

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /rɪˌvɜːrˌbeɪˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of reverberation

noun a prolongation of a sound; resonance

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music created a reverberation in the small room.

A2 She was fascinated by the reverberation of her voice in the empty hallway.

B1 The reverberation of the thunder could be heard for miles.

B2 The reverberation of the gunshot echoed through the forest.

C1 The reverberation of the explosion could be felt in the ground.

C2 The reverberation of the choir's singing filled the cathedral with sound.

adjective reverberant (related to or characterized by reverberation)

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music created a reverberation sound in the room.

A2 The reverberation effect added depth to the audio recording.

B1 The reverberation noise in the hallway made it difficult to hear conversations.

B2 The reverberation delay on the sound system needed to be adjusted for better clarity.

C1 The reverberation characteristics of the concert hall were carefully designed for optimal acoustics.

C2 The reverberation decay time in the cathedral created a rich and immersive listening experience.

Examples of reverberation in a Sentence

formal The reverberation of the sound could be heard throughout the entire concert hall.

informal The reverberation in this room is crazy, it's so echoey!

slang The reverberation in here is giving me major vibes.

figurative The reverberation of his actions had a lasting impact on the community.

Grammatical Forms of reverberation

plural

reverberations

comparative

more reverberant

superlative

most reverberant

present tense

reverberates

future tense

will reverberate

perfect tense

has reverberated

continuous tense

is reverberating

singular

reverberation

positive degree

reverberative

infinitive

to reverberate

gerund

reverberating

participle

reverberated

Origin and Evolution of reverberation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'reverberation' originated from the Latin word 'reverberatio' which means to strike back.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reverberation' has evolved to not only refer to sound waves bouncing off surfaces but also to describe the continuation or prolongation of an event or action.