Sound Engineering Terminology

noun the qualities or characteristics of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it

• The acoustics in the concert hall were carefully designed to ensure optimal sound quality for the audience.
• Wow, the acoustics in this room make the music sound amazing!
• I love how the acoustics in this place make everything sound so lit.
• Her voice had such great acoustics, it resonated through the room like a beautiful melody.

noun a frequency of sound waves that can be heard

• The audio frequency of the sound wave was measured in hertz.
• I adjusted the audio frequency on the stereo to make the music sound better.
• The audio frequency on this track is lit!
• His voice had an audio frequency that resonated with the audience.

noun a sound like a prolonged 's' as of a snake

verb making a sound like a prolonged 's' as of a snake

• The sound of hissing could be heard coming from the broken pipe.
• I could hear the hissing sound of the deflating balloon.
• The snake started hissing at me when I got too close.
• The tension in the room was so thick you could almost hear the hissing of anger between them.

adjective Inaudible is an adjective that describes something that cannot be heard or is not loud enough to be heard.

• The recording was rendered inaudible due to the background noise.
• I couldn't hear what they were saying, it was inaudible.
• The music was so loud, his words were totally inaudible.
• Her emotions were so overwhelming, her words came out inaudible.

noun the quality or state of being loud; the intensity or volume of a sound

• The loudness of the music at the concert was overwhelming.
• I had to cover my ears because of the loudness of the fireworks.
• The loudness of his snoring kept me up all night.
• The loudness of her personality filled the room with energy.

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'muffled' describes a sound that is not clear or loud because it is being blocked or obstructed

• The sound of the thunder was muffled by the thick walls of the castle.
• I could hear my mom talking on the phone, but her voice sounded muffled.
• I tried to listen in on their conversation, but it was all muffled, couldn't make out a thing.
• Her emotions were muffled by years of suppression, making it hard for her to express herself freely.

adjective describing something that makes little or no noise

• The noiseless operation of the new machinery greatly improved the working conditions in the factory.
• I love how my noiseless electric car glides silently down the road.
• I can't stand noisy neighbors, that's why I moved to a noiseless apartment.
• The calm lake reflected the moonlight, creating a noiseless mirror on the water.

noun a type of sound distortion that occurs when sound from a speaker is picked up by a microphone and then re-amplified, creating a loop of sound

adjective related to the characteristics of sound, particularly in terms of how it is produced and transmitted

• The acoustical feedback from the microphone caused a high-pitched squeal during the presentation.
• The acoustical feedback was so annoying during the concert, it hurt my ears!
• The acoustical feedback was like nails on a chalkboard, dude.
• The acoustical feedback in their relationship was a constant source of tension and miscommunication.

adverb relating to sound or the sense of hearing, or to the science of sound

• The concert hall was designed acoustically to ensure optimal sound quality for the audience.
• The living room is acoustically perfect for movie nights with surround sound.
• This cafe is acoustically lit, perfect for a chill vibe while enjoying your coffee.
• Her voice resonated acoustically in his mind, leaving a lasting impression.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The acoustic area of the concert hall was carefully designed to enhance the sound quality for the audience.
• The acoustic area in this room is perfect for playing music, it sounds amazing!
• I love how the acoustic area in this cafe makes the music sound so chill.
• In the acoustic area of her mind, she could hear the echoes of memories long past.

noun a duct or passage that transmits sound waves in a particular environment

• The acoustic duct in the recording studio is designed to minimize sound reflections.
• Make sure you don't block the acoustic duct with any furniture.
• I love how the music sounds when it goes through that cool acoustic duct.
• Her words traveled through the room like echoes in an acoustic duct.

noun a person who specializes in the science of sound, especially in relation to buildings

• The acoustician was hired to analyze the sound quality in the concert hall.
• I heard the acoustician is coming to check the sound system in our office.
• The acoustician is like the sound whisperer, he can make any room sound amazing.
• She was known as the acoustician of emotions, able to read people just by the tone of their voice.