Acoustic Terminology

verb to make someone unable to hear by making a loud noise

• The loud noise from the construction site could potentially deafen nearby residents.
• Turn down the music, it's going to deafen us!
• That concert was so loud, it almost deafened me.
• The shocking news seemed to deafen her momentarily.

noun a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener

verb to repeat or imitate what someone else has said

• The echo of the music reverberated through the concert hall.
• I shouted 'hello' and heard my echo bounce back to me.
• The echo in this room is crazy, it's like a funhouse!
• Her words echoed in my mind long after she had left.

noun a thing that can be heard

verb to make or cause a noise

adjective in good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased

adverb in a thorough manner or to the fullest extent

• The sound of the orchestra filled the concert hall with beautiful music.
• I love the sound of rain tapping on the window.
• That new song has a sick sound to it.
• The sound of your laughter is like music to my ears.

noun a combination of sounds that forms or arises from an immersive environment

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• The soundscape of the city is a complex mix of traffic noise, construction sounds, and distant sirens.
• I love walking through the park and listening to the soundscape of birds chirping and leaves rustling.
• The soundscape at that concert was lit, with the bass thumping and the crowd cheering.
• The soundscape of her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions, making it hard to concentrate.