Sound Engineering Glossary

adjective relating to sound or the sense of hearing; designed to improve sound quality or characteristics

• The acoustical engineer designed a soundproof room for the concert hall.
• I love the acoustical quality of this room, it makes the music sound amazing.
• This acoustical setup is lit, it's perfect for jamming out with friends.
• Her voice had an acoustical quality that resonated with everyone in the room.

noun the lowest adult male singing voice

adjective relating to the lowest range of musical instruments or voices

• The bass section of the orchestra is responsible for providing the low tones in the music.
• I love listening to the bass in this song, it really adds depth to the sound.
• That bass drop was sick, it really got the party going.
• His voice had a deep bass quality that resonated throughout the room.

adjective describing something that has a pitch or tone, often used to describe a voice or sound that is off-key or unpleasant

• The singer's performance was criticized for being pitchy during the live concert.
• I can't believe how pitchy that karaoke singer was last night!
• Her voice was so pitchy, it was like nails on a chalkboard.
• The pitchy atmosphere in the meeting room made it hard to concentrate.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'sounded' is a verb showing the action of producing a sound.

• The alarm sounded loudly throughout the building, alerting everyone to evacuate.
• I heard what sounded like a cat meowing outside my window last night.
• The new song sounded lit, I can't stop listening to it.
• Her words sounded like music to my ears, bringing me comfort in a time of need.

noun the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity

• The timbre of the violinist's playing was rich and full of depth.
• I love the timbre of your voice when you sing.
• That guitar has a killer timbre, dude.
• The timbre of her laughter filled the room with joy.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'undistorted' describes something that is not distorted or altered in any way.

• The scientist ensured that the data collected was undistorted and accurate.
• Make sure to take the photo from a good angle so it looks undistorted.
• I can't stand watching movies with a distorted screen, it has to be undistorted.
• Her undistorted view of the world allowed her to see things clearly.

noun a combining form meaning 'hearing' or 'sound'

adjective relating to the sense of hearing or the transmission of sound

• The acousto-optic effect is a phenomenon in which light is diffracted by sound waves.
• I love going to acousto-electric concerts because the sound quality is amazing.
• The acousto-guitar he plays is so cool, it has such a unique sound.
• Her words had an acousto-effect on him, resonating deeply in his heart.